Question 1

As part of a time study, a particular job was analyzed. The study included 20 job cycles and the following cumulative times and performance rating factors for each element were reported:  Assuming an allowance factor of 15%, the standard time for this job would be

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A)   4.35 minutes.
B)   3.67 minutes.
C)   2.712 minutes.
D)   2.358 minutes.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Learning curves have limited application for assembly-lines with short, repetitive jobs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

___ time is the time required by an "average" worker to perform a job under normal circumstances and conditions.

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A)   Stopwatch
B)   Standard
C)   Allowance
D)   AverageE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 4

List the steps in the work sampling.

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The steps in work sampling are:
1. defin...

Question 5

In a piece-rate wage system a worker's pay is based on

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A)   total output.
B)   job rating.
C)   job classification.
D)   total time.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The direct labour times required to produce the first four units of a new product are shown below:  Based on this data, the estimated learning or improvement rate is

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A)   100%.
B)   90%.
C)   85%.
D)   80%.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Studies have shown that the success of Japanese companies is due to management practices.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Determining the length of time it takes to do a job is known as work measurement.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not a true statement regarding learning curves?

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A)   Learning curves can help managers project labour requirements.
B)   Learning curves are not affected by product modifications.
C)   Learning curves are useful in developing production scheduling plans.
D)   Learning curves can help make overall product cost estimates.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 10

What is work sampling and what is its primary use?

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Work sampling is a technique for determi...

Question 11

Job design includes determining the characteristics a worker needs to meet the job requirements.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In what ways have advances in information technologies changed the working environment?

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Advances in information technology have ...

Question 13

Job rotation often requires cross training of employees.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The principles of motion study relate to all of the following categories except

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A)   the human body.
B)   the efficient use of capital.
C)   the workplace.
D)   the efficient use of equipment and machinery.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

By managing diversity a company can gain a competitive edge because all employees are given an opportunity to do their best.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The elements of job design include

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A)   task analysis.
B)   worker analysis.
C)   environmental analysis.
D)   all of the above.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Because services are labour intensive, human resources is becoming a more important strategic factor for service companies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A time study is a statistical sample distribution, where the number of cycles is the sample size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 19

Allowing employees more control over their own work and some of the supervisory responsibilities is known as

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A)   vertical job enlargement.
B)   empowerment.
C)   horizontal job enlargement.
D)   cross training.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

The normal time to perform a job is calculated by dividing the elemental average by the standard time.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Human Resources

As part of a time study, a particular job was analyzed. The study included 20 job cycles and the following cumulative times and performance rating factors for each element were reported: Assuming an allowance factor of 15%, the standard time for this job would be

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Learning curves have limited application for assembly-lines with short, repetitive jobs.

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___ time is the time required by an "average" worker to perform a job under normal circumstances and conditions.

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List the steps in the work sampling.

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In a piece-rate wage system a worker's pay is based on

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The direct labour times required to produce the first four units of a new product are shown below: Based on this data, the estimated learning or improvement rate is

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Studies have shown that the success of Japanese companies is due to management practices.

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Determining the length of time it takes to do a job is known as work measurement.

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Which of the following is not a true statement regarding learning curves?

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What is work sampling and what is its primary use?

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Job design includes determining the characteristics a worker needs to meet the job requirements.

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In what ways have advances in information technologies changed the working environment?

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Job rotation often requires cross training of employees.

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The principles of motion study relate to all of the following categories except

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By managing diversity a company can gain a competitive edge because all employees are given an opportunity to do their best.

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The elements of job design include

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Because services are labour intensive, human resources is becoming a more important strategic factor for service companies.

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A time study is a statistical sample distribution, where the number of cycles is the sample size.

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The normal time to perform a job is calculated by dividing the elemental average by the standard time.

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