Developing the Preferred Method Work Methods Design. In the broadest sense, Standardizing the Operation Written Standard Practice. After the best method
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MOTION AND TIME STUDY The terms time study and motion study have been given many interpretations since their origin.
Time study, originated by Taylor, was used mainly for determining time standards, motion study, developed by the Gilbreths, was employed largely for the same time, in the early days
greater use was made of time study and wage incentive than motion study Barnes, 1980. It was not until 1930s that a general movement got under way to study work with the objective
of finding better and simpler methods of getting job done. Then there followed a period during which motion study and time study were used together, the two supplementing each other, and
the combined term motion and time study came into use. The purpose of the motion and time study is to improve the effectiveness and the productivity of the work place.
Motion and time study offer real challenges. Industries with the competent engineers, business administrators, industrial relations personnel, specially trained supervisors, and psychologists
carrying out motion and time study techniques are inevitably better able to meet competition and better equipped to operate profitably Niebel, 1988.
According to Barnes 1980, motion and time study is the systematic study of work systems with the purposes of 1 developing the preferred system and method-usually the one with the
lowest cost; 2 standardizing this system and method; 3 determining the time required by a qualified and properly trained person working at a normal pace to do a specific task or
operation; and 4 assisting in training the worker in the preferred method. Motion and time study is composed of four parts: