Work measurement

Concept, meaning and definition

- It is the application of techniques designed to establish the work content of a specified task by determining the time required for carrying it out at a defined standard of performance by a qualified worker.
- Commonly known as time study.
- It is used to find out standard time to perform a specific task.
- Time standard is used for planning and scheduling work, for cost estimating, basis for wage incentive plan.

Techniques of Work Measurement

- Time study.
o It is a technique for determining as accuracy as possible from a limited number of observations, the time necessary to carry out a given activity at a defined standard of performance.
- Ratio-delay study (statistical sampling techniques).
o It is a sampling technique.
o Sufficiently large number of readings are taken at random intervals.
- Synthesis from standard data.
o It is synthesized from element time previously obtained from direct time study.
- Predetermined motion time standard.
o It is developed for different job elements based on elementary movement.
- Analytical estimating.
o It is used in plant maintenance and repair work.