OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT W/ CNCT+
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Author: Stevenson
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Chapter 7, Problem 13DRQ
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To determine: Whether performance rating can be substituted by studying group of workers and averaging their times.
Introduction: The amount of the dependency on human effort by an organization in terms of achieving its goals is given by the work design. It is directly linked to the productivity of an organization where good work design helps in achieving high productivity.
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Could performance rating be avoided by studying a group of workers and averaging their times?Explain briefly.
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1.What are the main uses of time study information?2. Could performance rating be avoided by studying a group of workers and averaging their times?Explain briefly.3. If an average worker could be identified, what advantage would there be in using that person for atime study? What are some reasons why an average worker might not be studied? 4.What are the main limitations of time study?
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