Question

A scientist working in a factory for the betterment of the operational aspect studied all the steps involved in the manufacturing of the product. He very attentively noticed all sorts of movements to arrive at a simpler way of doing all the activities possible. With his hard work he was able to bring down the number of activities for the manufacturing of the final product from 34 to 22. This work was able to bring down the labor charges and decrease the total time of production. Thus he gave the organization an added advantage. Which type of scientific technique is discussed here? (1)

Answer 1

Answer. The type of scientific technique discussed here is Motion Study.

Answer 2

The type of scientific technique is discussed here is called - Motion Study

Explanation:

• Motion Study is described as a thorough and critical examination of existing methods of performing a task in order to develop the most efficient and cost-effective manner of performing it.
• In the given paragraph, the activities performed by the scientist are all indicative of motion study since he reduced the number of activities for the manufacturing of the final product from 34 to 22.
• It's a way for establishing employee productivity standards in which complicated work is broken down into tiny or simple parts, the employee's sequence of movements in executing those steps is closely examined to discover and remove unnecessary motion, and the precise time taken for each proper movement is noted.