EBK PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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Chapter 10, Problem 17P
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To determine: Thenormal time for the operation.
Introduction: Time study is the basis that helps set the standard time; it would time a sample of the performance of the worker.
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