The objective of ________ is to find out one best way of doing the job.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Method study
Option (1) Standardisation — Incorrect. Standardisation fixes standards for every business activity, such as the size and quality of a product. It does not search for the best way of doing a job.
Option (2) Method study — Correct. Method study looks at every activity, from buying raw materials to delivering the product, to find one best way of doing the job. Taylor’s idea of the assembly line came from it.
Option (3) Motion study — Incorrect. Motion study looks at the movements of a worker, such as lifting or putting objects, and removes the unnecessary ones. It studies the worker’s movements, not the whole method.
Option (4) Differential piece wage system — Incorrect. This is Taylor’s wage plan: a higher rate for workers who meet the standard output and a lower rate for those who do not.
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. 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.” |