Question

5. (i) What are the advantages and disadvantages of predetermined motion times compared to step watch time study (R)?

(ii) How would you explain to a worker in your company who knows nothing about MTM (Methods-time Measurement), what it is and how it is applied (R)?

(iii) Explain the factors that influence the reach and the move times in the MTM system (R).

(iv) State the concept of Method-time Measurement (MTM) system (R). How it is developed (R)?

(v) Explain the concept of MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) work measurement technique (R). Or What are the basic advantages of using MOST (R)?

(vi) Some companies are experiencing a tendency for their work measurement analysis to become more liberal in their performance rating evaluation over the years. How do fundamental motion data offset the tendency towards creating loose standards (R)?

(vii) What are the fundamental motion and symbols used in Methods-Time Measurements (MTM) (R)?  

(viii) In the MTM system, explain the factors that influence the reach and move times (R).

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