Question 1

One use of labor standards is to determine what constitutes a fair day's work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

________ is a method of giving an employee more responsibility that includes some of the planning and control necessary for job accomplishment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a method of giving an...

Question 3

Job rotation is a version of job enlargement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The difference between job enrichment and job enlargement is that:

Accepted Answer

A) enlarged jobs involve vertical expansion,while enriched jobs involve horizontal expansion. 
B) enriched jobs enable an employee to do a number of boring jobs instead of just one. 
C) job enlargement is more psychologically satisfying than job enrichment. 
D) job enrichment is suitable for all employees,whereas job enlargement is not. 
E) enriched jobs involve vertical expansion,while enlarged jobs involve horizontal expansion. 
A) enlarged jobs involve vertical expansion,while enriched jobs involve horizontal expansion. 
B) enriched jobs enable an employee to do a number of boring jobs instead of just one. 
C) job enlargement is more psychologically satisfying than job enrichment. 
D) job enrichment is suitable for all employees,whereas job enlargement is not. 
E) enriched jobs involve vertical expansion,while enlarged jobs involve horizontal expansion.

Question 5

The classical stopwatch study,or time study,was originally proposed by Western Electric's Hawthorne Commission in the 1920s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One of the elements of ergonomics is:

Accepted Answer

A) allocating work time based on economic studies. 
B) the cost justification of technology. 
C) designing tools and machines that facilitate human work. 
D) assembly line balancing. 
E) the establishment of time standards. 
A) allocating work time based on economic studies. 
B) the cost justification of technology. 
C) designing tools and machines that facilitate human work. 
D) assembly line balancing. 
E) the establishment of time standards.

Question 7

Timing a sample of a worker's performance and using it as a basis for setting a standard time describes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) predetermined time standards 
B) time studies 
C) work sampling 
D) methods time measurement 
E) left-hand,right-hand charting 
A) predetermined time standards 
B) time studies 
C) work sampling 
D) methods time measurement 
E) left-hand,right-hand charting

Question 8

Normal time is always less than the average observed time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Two uses of labor standards are to determine the labor content of items produced and to determine staffing needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ means a job that is not only reasonably safe and for which the pay is equitable but that also achieves an appropriate level of both physical and psychological requirements.

Accepted Answer

Quality of

Question 11

In time studies,what are the three broad categories of allowances?

Accepted Answer

(1)personal time all

Question 12

Suppose that the allowance factor for a job is 0.5 and the normal time is 5 hours.What is the standard time?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 hours 
B) 2.5 hours 
C) 10 hours 
D) 7.5 hours 
E) cannot determine with the given information 
A) 5 hours 
B) 2.5 hours 
C) 10 hours 
D) 7.5 hours 
E) cannot determine with the given information

Question 13

________ is a means of determining staffing policies dealing with employment stability,work schedules,and work rules.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a means of determining staffing...

Question 14

Fredrick W.Taylor is credited with introducing psychology into the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Normal time equals the average observed time multiplied by the allowance factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Therbligs are:

Accepted Answer

A) the smallest unit of time used in methods time measurement exercises. 
B) the largest unit of time used in methods time measurement exercises. 
C) basic physical elements of motion as used in methods time measurement exercises. 
D) the full range of motions required to complete a job as used in methods time measurement exercises. 
E) the smallest amount of time required to complete a job. 
A) the smallest unit of time used in methods time measurement exercises. 
B) the largest unit of time used in methods time measurement exercises. 
C) basic physical elements of motion as used in methods time measurement exercises. 
D) the full range of motions required to complete a job as used in methods time measurement exercises. 
E) the smallest amount of time required to complete a job.

Question 17

A(n)________ involves timing a sample of a worker's performance and using it as a basis for setting a standard time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ involves timing a sample of a...

Question 18

Flextime is a system that allows employees,within limits,to determine their own work schedules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Ethical work environment decisions by managers may be guided by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) state agencies 
B) trade associations 
C) insurers 
D) employees 
E) all of the above 
A) state agencies 
B) trade associations 
C) insurers 
D) employees 
E) all of the above

Question 20

In time studies,normal time is:

Accepted Answer

A) average observed time multiplied by a performance rating factor. 
B) larger than standard time. 
C) determined by historical experience. 
D) converted to standard time by the performance rating factor. 
E) one hour later during the summer months. 
A) average observed time multiplied by a performance rating factor. 
B) larger than standard time. 
C) determined by historical experience. 
D) converted to standard time by the performance rating factor. 
E) one hour later during the summer months.

Exam 10: Human Resources,job Design,and Work Measurement

One use of labor standards is to determine what constitutes a fair day's work.

________ is a method of giving an employee more responsibility that includes some of the planning and control necessary for job accomplishment.

Job rotation is a version of job enlargement.

The difference between job enrichment and job enlargement is that:

The classical stopwatch study,or time study,was originally proposed by Western Electric's Hawthorne Commission in the 1920s.

One of the elements of ergonomics is:

Timing a sample of a worker's performance and using it as a basis for setting a standard time describes which of the following?

Normal time is always less than the average observed time.

Two uses of labor standards are to determine the labor content of items produced and to determine staffing needs.

________ means a job that is not only reasonably safe and for which the pay is equitable but that also achieves an appropriate level of both physical and psychological requirements.

In time studies,what are the three broad categories of allowances?

Suppose that the allowance factor for a job is 0.5 and the normal time is 5 hours.What is the standard time?

________ is a means of determining staffing policies dealing with employment stability,work schedules,and work rules.

Fredrick W.Taylor is credited with introducing psychology into the workplace.

Normal time equals the average observed time multiplied by the allowance factor.

Therbligs are:

A(n)________ involves timing a sample of a worker's performance and using it as a basis for setting a standard time.

Flextime is a system that allows employees,within limits,to determine their own work schedules.

Ethical work environment decisions by managers may be guided by which of the following?

In time studies,normal time is:

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