Time study calculations: role of the rating factor In time study, after observing cycles, what does multiplying by the performance rating (rating factor) determine? Choose the correct outcome.
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Production Management
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AStandard time of a job
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BMerit rating of the worker
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CFixation of incentive rate
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DNormal time of a worker
Answer
Correct Answer: Normal time of a worker
Explanation
Given/ConceptObserved Time × Rating Factor = Normal Time. Then Standard Time = Normal Time × (1 + Allowances).
Step-by-step1) Observe cycle times → average → representative time.2) Apply rating factor → normal time.3) Add allowances → standard time.
Final AnswerNormal time of a worker