Which technique of Scientific Management is used to determine the best way of doing a task?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Method Study
Option (1) Motion Study — Incorrect. Motion study studies the movements made while doing a job, such as lifting or changing position. It removes useless movements. It looks at movements, not at the whole way of doing the task.
Option (2) Time Study — Incorrect. Time study fixes the standard time needed to do a well-defined job. It answers “how long”, not “which way”.
Option (3) Fatigue Study — Incorrect. Fatigue study decides how often and how long the rest breaks should be, so that workers do not get too tired.
Option (4) Method Study — Correct. The aim of method study is to find one best way of doing the job. For example, in car making it decides the order of operations and the place of men, machines and raw materials on the assembly line.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Method Study The objective of method study is to find out one best way of doing the job. There are various methods of doing the job. To determine the best way there are several parameters. …” “For designing a car, the assembly line production would entail deciding the sequence of operations, place for men, machines and raw materials etc. All this is part of method study.” “Motion Study Motion study refers to the study of movements like lifting, putting objects, sitting and changing positions, etc., which are undertaken while doing a typical job. …” “Time Study It determines the standard time taken to perform a well-defined job. …” |