Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Principles of Management

Question:

....................is the technique through which F.W Taylor devised the concept of Assembly line.

Options:

Motion study

Time study

Method study

Standardisation and simplification

Correct Answer:

Method study

Explanation:

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. Right from procurement of raw materials till the final product is delivered to the customer every activity is part of method study. Taylor devised the concept of assembly line by using method study. Ford Motor Company used this concept very successfully. Even now auto companies are using it. The objective of the whole exercise is to minimise the cost of production and maximise the quality and satisfaction of the customer. For this purpose many techniques like process charts and operations research etc are used. 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.