Practical Management Science
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Author: WINSTON, Wayne L.
Publisher: Cengage,
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You are given the following information
(a) Develop the mean observed time for each element.
(b) Calculate the normal time for each element.
(c) Using an allowance factor of 15 percent of job time, calculate
the standard time for each element and for the entire job.
(d) How many units should be completed each hour if the
worker performs at 100 percent of the standard?
(e) How many units should be completed each hour if the
worker performs at 110 percent of the standard?
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