Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I (Techniques of Scientific management) | LIST-II (Explanation) | ||
| A. | Time Study | I. | It seeks to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task. |
| B. | Fatigue study | II. | Unnecessary movements are sought to be eliminated so that it takes less time to complete the job efficiently |
| C. | Motion Study | III. | Deciding the sequence of operations, place for men, machines and raw materials etc. |
| D. | Method Study | IV. | It determines the standard time taken to perform a well-defined job. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(A) Time Study — this matches (IV) It determines the standard time taken to perform a well-defined job. The job is timed, often with a stop watch. The standard time is then used to fix the number of workers and their wages.
(B) Fatigue study — this matches (I) It seeks to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task. A tired worker cannot give his best. Rest breaks at the right times restore his strength.
(C) Motion Study — this matches (II) Unnecessary movements are sought to be eliminated so that it takes less time to complete the job efficiently. It studies the worker’s movements and removes the ones that are not needed.
(D) Method Study — this matches (III) Deciding the sequence of operations, place for men, machines and raw materials etc. Method study looks for the one best way of doing the whole job. That includes the order of the work and where each man, machine and material should be.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Method Study … 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. Unnecessary movements are sought to be eliminated so that it takes less time to complete the job efficiently. …” “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. …” |