2024-25-1S-CORE1-OADT3-SFQ7

What is the primary goal of time and motion study?

• A) To increase employee morale
• B) To improve product quality
• C) To reduce costs and increase efficiency
• D) To enhance employee satisfaction

Who is considered the father of scientific management and pioneered time and motion study?

• A) Henry Ford
• B) Frederick Winslow Taylor
• C) Peter Drucker
• D) Eli Whitney

What is the first step in conducting a time and motion study?

• A) Analyze the collected data
• B) Observe the worker performing the task
• C) Develop a standard time for the task
• D) Break down the task into smaller elements

Which of the following is a technique used in time and motion study to analyze the sequence of movements?

• A) Stopwatch time study
• B) Work sampling
• C) Micromotion study
• D) Predetermined time standards

What is the purpose of a performance rating in time and motion study?

• A) To determine the worker's skill level
• B) To adjust the observed time for variations in worker performance
• C) To evaluate the effectiveness of the job design
• D) To calculate the standard time for the task

What is the term used to describe the allowance added to the normal time to account for factors such as fatigue, personal needs, and delays?

• A) Performance rating
• B) Standard time
• C) Allowance factor
• D) Observed time

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of time and motion study?

• A) Increased employee motivation
• B) Decreased employee job satisfaction
• C) Improved product quality
• D) Reduced costs

What is the term used to describe the process of redesigning jobs to increase employee autonomy, responsibility, and challenge?

• A) Job enrichment
• B) Job enlargement
• C) Job rotation
• D) Job specialization

Which of the following is a modern technique that combines elements of time and motion study with a focus on continuous improvement?

• A) Lean manufacturing
• B) Six Sigma
• C) Total Quality Management (TQM)
• D) Kaizen

What is the term used to describe the study of the physical and psychological aspects of human-machine interaction?

• A) Ergonomics
• B) Human factors engineering
• C) Industrial engineering
• D) Operations management