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If (R) is the base rate guaranteed per hour, (S) is the standard time for the job and (T) is the actual time, then according to Halsey 50-50 plan, wages for the job will be

A. TR

B. TR + [(S - T)/2] × R

C. TR + (S - T) × R

D. TR + [(S - T)/S] × R

Correct Answer :

B. TR + [(S - T)/2] × R


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Statistical quality control techniques are based on the theory of

A. Quality

B. Statistics

C. Probability

D. All of the above

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The main advantage of line organisation is its

A. Effective command and control

B. Defined responsibilities at all levels

C. Rigid discipline in the organisation

D. All of the above

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The time required to complete a job is established and a bonus is paid to the worker based on the exact % of time saved. This type of incentive plan is known as

A. Dry work Plan

B. Halsey Premium Plan

C. Taylor Plan

D. Rowan Plan

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Gantt chart is used for

A. Inventory control

B. Material handling

C. Production schedule

D. Machine repair schedules

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Critical path on PERT/CPM chart is obtained by joining the events having

A. Maximum slack

B. Minimum slack

C. Average slack

D. No slack

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Pessimistic time is

A. The maximum time which an activity might require

B. The average time required for a job

C. The most probable time considering all conditions

D. The minimum time in which an activity can possibly be accomplished

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A diagram showing the path followed by men and materials while performing a task is known as

A. String diagram

B. Flow process chart

C. Travel chart

D. Flow diagram

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Job evaluation is the method of determining the

A. Relative worth of jobs

B. Skills required by a worker

C. Contribution of a worker

D. Contribution of a job

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In time study, the rating factor is applied to determine

A. Standard time of a job

B. Merit rating of the worker

C. Fixation of incentive rate

D. Normal time of a worker

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The basic difference between PERT and CPM is that

A. PERT deals with events and CPM with activities

B. Critical path is determined in PERT only

C. Costs are considered on CPM only and not in PERT

D. Guessed times are used in PERT and evaluated times in CPM

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Line organisation is suitable for

A. Sugar industries

B. Oil refining industries

C. Spinning and weaving industries

D. All of these

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Work study is concerned with

A. Improving present method and finding standard time

B. Motivation of workers

C. Improving production capability

D. Improving production planning and control

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The aim of value engineering is to

A. Find the depreciation value of a machine

B. Determine the selling price of a product

C. Minimise the cost without change in quality of the product

D. All of the above

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Breakeven analysis consists of

A. Fixed cost

B. Variable cost

C. Fixed and variable costs

D. Operation costs

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Micro-motion study is

A. Analysis of one stage of motion chart

B. Motion study, when seen on a time chart

C. Subdivision of an operation into therbligs and their analysis

D. Enlarged view of motion study

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In fixed position layout

A. Total production cost is less

B. Material movement is less

C. Capital investment is minimum

D. All of these

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The factors to be considered for production scheduling are

A. Component design

B. Route sheet

C. Time standards

D. All of these

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For a small scale industry, the fixed cost per month is Rs. 5000. The variable cost per product is Rs. 20 and sales price is Rs. 30 per piece. The break even production per month will be

A. 300

B. 460

C. 500

D. 1000

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Performance rating is equal to

A. Observed performance + normal performance

B. Observed performance - normal performance

C. Observed performance × normal performance

D. None of the above

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The probability distribution of project completion in PERT follows following distribution

A. Normal

B. Binomial

C. Exponential

D. Gaussian

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Work study involves

A. Only method study

B. Only work measurement

C. Method study and work measurement

D. Only motion study

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According to Rowan plan of wage incentive system, bonus is paid to a worker

A. Whose output exceeds 67% efficiency

B. On the percentage of time saved

C. On the percentage of time worked

D. On the percentage of standard time

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Choose the wrong statement Time study is used to

A. Determine overhead expenses

B. Provide a basis for setting piece prices or incentive wages

C. Determine standard costs

D. Determine the capability of an operator to handle the number of machines

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Percent idle time for men or machines is found by

A. Work sampling

B. Time study

C. Method study

D. Work study

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Process layout is employed for

A. Batch production

B. Continuous type of product

C. Effective utilisation of machines

D. All of the above

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Current assets include

A. Manufacturing plant

B. Manufacturing plant and equipment

C. Inventories

D. Common stock held by the firm

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P.M.T.S. (Predetermined Motion Time Systems) include

A. M.T.M. (Method Time Measurement)

B. W.F.S. (Work Factor Systems)

C. B.M.T.S. (Basic Motion Time Study)

D. All of these

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The allowed time for a job equals standard time plus

A. Policy allowance

B. Interference allowance

C. Process allowance

D. Learning allowance

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What does symbol 'D' imply in work study?

A. Inspection

B. Transport

C. Delay/temporary storage

D. Permanent storage

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The wastage of material in the store is taken into account by the following method in the evaluation of the material issued from the store

A. Inflated system

B. Primary cost method

C. Current value method

D. Fixed price method