151. The work measurement method that is most often used for setting time standards for a job is:
- The work sampling method
- The predetermined data approach
- The elemental standard data approach
- The time study method
Correct answer: (D)
The time study method
152. Which is not a disadvantage of specialization?
- Boredom
- Little opportunity to progress
- Low cost to replace a worker
- Limited flexibility to change the process
Correct answer: (C)
Low cost to replace a worker
153. The 5 steps of making a work sample study include all of the following except:
- Estimate the proportion of time of the activity of interest
- State the desired accuracy in the study results
- Determine the specific times observations are to be made
- Change the specific time observations to make them convenient
Correct answer: (D)
Change the specific time observations to make them convenient
154. Assume that a normal cycle time for a set of transactions is 35 seconds and an allowance rate for fatigue is 15%. Determine the hourly transaction-processing rate based on the standard time in seconds for each lottery transaction.
- 90
- 103
- 716
- None of the above
Correct answer: (A)
90
155. Work measurement sets time standards that are necessary for all of the following reasons except:
- To schedule work and allocate capacity
- To scare employees
- To provide an objective basis for motivation
- To bid for new contracts
Correct answer: (B)
To scare employees
156. Which of the following is not a trend in job design?
- Quality control
- Cross training
- Jobs for life
- Team approaches
Correct answer: (C)
Jobs for life
157. The work measurement method that eliminates the need for time studies is:
- The predetermined data approach
- The work sampling method
- The elemental standard data approach
- The time study method
Correct answer: (A)
The predetermined data approach
158. Work sampling offers all the following advantages over time study except:
- No timing device required
- Less employee influence
- The sample time can be easily changed
- A complete breakdown of all the elements of a job
Correct answer: (D)
A complete breakdown of all the elements of a job
159. Disadvantages of the predetermined data approach include:
- The reduction of the sources of error inherent in time studies
- The ability to set standards for new jobs before production begins
- The reduction of the need for performance ratings
- The need to break work into micromotions
Correct answer: (D)
The need to break work into micromotions
160. Job enrichment includes all of the following except:
- Horizontal enrichment
- Vertical enrichment
- Diagonal enrichment
- Both A and B
Correct answer: (C)
Diagonal enrichment
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