A factory manager wants to determine the number of workers to be employed, frame suitable incentive schemes and determine labour costs. Which technique of scientific management has these as its objective?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Time study
Option (1) Method study — Incorrect. Method study aims to find the one best way of doing the job. It covers every activity, from the procurement of raw materials till the final product reaches the customer.
Option (2) Time study — Correct. Time study fixes the standard time for a well-defined job by taking several readings for each element of the task. With that standard time, the manager can work out the number of workers needed, frame suitable incentive schemes and find the labour cost.
Option (3) Motion study — Incorrect. Motion study looks at movements such as lifting, sitting and changing positions. It removes unnecessary movements so that the job takes less time.
Option (4) Fatigue study — Incorrect. Fatigue study fixes the amount and frequency of rest intervals, so that workers regain stamina and work again with the same capacity.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Time Study It determines the standard time taken to perform a well-defined job. Time measuring devices are used for each element of task. The standard time is fixed for the whole of the task by taking several readings. The method of time study will depend upon volume and frequency of the task, the cycle time of the operation and time measurement costs. The objective of time study is to determine the number of workers to be employed; frame suitable incentive schemes and determine labour costs. …” |