Question

If you are the production manager in an organisation, setting standard task, which study will you conduct first-time study or motion study, and why?

Answer 1

Time Study: Its basic purpose is to determine the standard time for performing a job.

Motion Study: Its basic purpose is to curtail unnecessary movements or motions.

Hence, Motion study should preceed time study because the time standards so determined will be free from the time spent on wasteful activities.