The following statements explains the concept of standardization and simplification of work.

A. They seek to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals
B. They aim at eliminating superfluous variety, sizes and dimension
C. Unnecessary movements are eliminated so that less time is required to complete the jobs.
D. They help to determine the number of workers to be employed
E. They help the organisation in devising new varieties instead of existing one.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B and E only

The correct answer is option 2- B and E only.

A. They seek to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals- Fatigue study

B. They aim at eliminating superfluous variety, sizes and dimension- Simplification

C. Unnecessary movements are eliminated so that less time is required to complete the jobs- Motion study

D. They help to determine the number of workers to be employed- Time study

E. They help the organisation in devising new varieties instead of existing one- Standardisation

Simplification aims at eliminating superfluous varieties, sizes and dimensions while standardisation implies devising new varieties instead of the existing ones. Simplification aims at eliminating unnecessary diversity of products. It results in savings of cost of labour, machines and tools. It implies reduced inventories, fuller utilisation of equipment and increasing turnover.