Concept explainers
a)
To determine: Theminutes per day of actual room cleaning can be done by each housekeeper
Introduction: Work sampling is the technique, which helps to estimate the percentage of time that was spent by the worker on different kind of tasks assigned to him. Random observations help to record the performance of the worker on various activities.
b)
To determine: Minutes of room cleaning that the hotel requires for the present day
Introduction: Work sampling is the technique, which helps to estimate the percentage of time that was spent by the worker on different kind of tasks assigned to him. Random observations help to record the performance of the worker on various activities.
c)
To determine: Number of housekeepers required to clean the hotel for the present day
Introduction: Work sampling is the technique, which helps to estimate the percentage of time that was spent by the worker on different kind of tasks assigned to him. Random observations help to record the performance of the worker on various activities.
d)
To determine: Number of housekeepers required to clean the hotel if all the guests check out.
Introduction: Work sampling is the technique, which helps to estimate the percentage of time that was spent by the worker on different kind of tasks assigned to him. Random observations help to record the performance of the worker on various activities.
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