Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II |
| Techniques of Scientific Management | Description |
| (A) Method Study | (I) Standard time taken to perform a well-defined job. |
| (B) Motion Study | (II) Study of movements like lifting, putting objects, sitting and changing positions, etc., |
| (C) Fatigue Study | (III) Minimise the cost of production and maximise the quality and satisfaction of the customer. |
| (D) Time Study | (IV) Determines the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
(A) Method Study — this matches (III) Minimise the cost of production and maximise the quality and satisfaction of the customer. Method study looks for the one best way of doing a job, from buying the raw material to delivering the product. The best way is the one that costs least and gives the best quality.
(B) Motion Study — this matches (II) Study of movements like lifting, putting objects, sitting and changing positions, etc. Motion study examines each movement a worker makes. It removes the unnecessary ones, so the job takes less time and effort.
(C) Fatigue Study — this matches (IV) Determines the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task. A tired worker cannot work at full efficiency. Fatigue study fixes rest breaks so that the worker can recover his energy.
(D) Time Study — this matches (I) Standard time taken to perform a well-defined job. Time study measures, with a stopwatch, the time a job should take. That standard time is then used to fix the number of workers needed and their wages.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Method Study … The objective of the whole exercise is to minimise the cost of production and maximise the quality and satisfaction of the customer. …” “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. Time measuring devices are used for each element of task. …” “Fatigue Study A person is bound to feel tired physically and mentally if she/he does not rest while working. The rest intervals will help one to regain stamina and work again with the same capacity. This will result in increased productivity. Fatigue study seeks to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task. …” |