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23-Ind-A2 Analysis and Design of Work: December 2018

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  1. Question 1 Graphical Tools for Methods Analysis, the Human-Machine Chart, and Operations Analysis
  2. Question 2 Motion Economy, Working Conditions, and the Human-Machine Chart
  3. Question 3 Multiple-Machine Assignment Cost, and Rating/Allowances in Stopwatch Time Study
  4. Question 4 Drill-Press Time Study, Uses of Time Standards, and the Stopwatch Study Procedure
  5. Question 5 Methods-Time Measurement, MOST, and Fundamental Motion Data as a Defence Against Rating Drift
  6. Question 6 Work Sampling — Purpose, Standard-Time Determination, and Statistical Accuracy
  7. Question 7 Point Job Evaluation and Direct Financial Incentive Plans

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National Exams — December 2018 — 17-Ind-A2 Analysis and Design of Work. Three-hour, closed-book exam (approved Casio/Sharp calculator only); any five of the seven questions constitute a complete paper and only the first five answered in the answer book are marked — all seven are solved below for completeness.

Reference texts: Niebel & Freivalds, Niebel’s Methods, Standards, and Work Design (13th ed.) — operations analysis and process charting, principles of motion economy, multiple-machine assignment, stopwatch time study, performance rating and allowances, predetermined time systems (MTM/MOST), work sampling, and job evaluation / wage-incentive systems.