In a factory the toolbox was kept under the table of every worker, whenever worker needs tools he had to bend tape out tool from box and keep it back after use. The newly appointed supervisor observed it and suggested to keep a stool near every worker's chain where toolbox can he placed so that workers do not waste their energy in bending again and again.
1. Which technique of scientific management is used by New Supervisor.
2. State the objective of motion study.

Open in App

Solution

1-Meaning of Motion Study:
The profounder of this concept was Frank Gilbesth. He defined motion study as the “Science of eliminating wastefulness resulting from ill-directed and inefficient motions”. The main aim of motion study is to find the scheme of least wastage of labour. Subsequently, the scope of Motion Study was enlarged and it was named as Method Study.
2- The important objectives of the motion study are:
1. To improve the process of doing work
2. To improve the design of work place layout
3. To find the best way of doing a job

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

In a factory, the toolbox was kept under the table of every worker, whenever a worker needs tools he had to take it from that toolbox and place it back. the newly appointed supervisor observed it and suggested to keep a stool near every worker's chain where toolbox can be placed so that workers do not have to bend and waste their energy. Which technique of scientific management is used by the new supervisor

Q. The production department of Alpha Ltd. was not performing well on detailed analysis, it was observed that the workers of that department were overburdened. They were forced to work for longer hours without any break. So the management planned to replace the production manager. They appointed Mr. Hari as the new Production manager. He observed the average worker and note down their times. He noted down the time they worked and the time they required to be fresh join back the work. Based on this observation, he set the break intervals for workers. He have small breaks to workers to recharge their energy.
(i) Name and explain the technique of scientific management used by Mr. Hari.
(ii) State the value which Mr. Hari wants to communicate to the society by allowing rest intervals to workers.

Tif Ltd., employed local workers to produce hand-woven bags as local workers were available easily. Tif Ltd. employed labour-intensive technology to leverage on skills of local workers but a newly appointed manager, Mr. Bond analysed scientifically and concluded that capital-intensive technology is the best method for Tif Ltd. as it would lower the production costs and utilise resources more efficiently than labour intensive method.

(i) Which technique of production was adopted by Tif Ltd. initially? Explain whether it will be useful.

(ii) Which technique of production was suggested by Mr. Bond?

(iii) Which study of scientific management does Mr. Bond want to apply and what purpose is it believed to serve?

(iv) Will Mr. Bond's technique be more useful than Tits initial technique of production?

Q. Production manager of Beta Ltd. took special care of the interest and ability of his subordinates while distributing work among them. He was of the firm opinion that a worker should be given one work again so that he may become expert in it. One day he took round of his department and noticed that the workers were not doing their job quickly. On enquiry, he learnt that the workers worked non-stop which main cause of their slow speed. He immediately issued an order that during their working hours, the workers will have an interval to take rest.
(a) State the principle of management followed here? Explain.
(b) Which technique of scientific management is indicated in above para? Give reason.

Manoj is working as a supervisor in Galaxy Ltd. He listens to workers suggestions and grievances. He rewards the workers for good suggestions and handles the grievances timely. He insists on the free flow of communication to solve the conflicts between management and workers. While scheduling the duties, he also consults the workers. Which of the following are the functions performed by Manoj as a supervisor?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program