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Systematic job improvement sequence: constituent elements Identify the comprehensive set of techniques that form a systematic sequence for job improvement in industrial engineering. Choose the best option.

Difficulty: Easy

Motion study
Time study
Job enrichment
All of these

Correct Answer: All of these

Explanation:

Concept/Approach
A structured job improvement involves:

Method/motion study to simplify and optimize the method.
Time study or work measurement to set fair standards.
Job enrichment to improve motivation and utilization of human potential.

Final Answer
All of these

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