1.

Explain why work study serves as a basis for work design

Work-study forms the basis for work system design. The purpose of work design is to
identify the most effective means of achieving necessary functions. This work-study aims at
improving the existing and proposed ways of doing work and establishing standard times for
work performance.

2. Define the two terms—method study and work measurement

Method Study: the systematic recording and critical examination of existing and
proposed ways of doing work, as a means of developing and applying easier and more
effective methods and reducing costs.

Work Measurement: the application or techniques designed to establish the time for a
qualified worker to carry out a specified job at a defined level or performance.

3. Compare the two terms using 3 basis of comparison

Basis of Comparison Method Study Work Measurement

Purpose to bring improvement and to measure the effective
development so that the it time for performing the task.
can be cost and time
effective
techniques Flow process chart Standard data
Simo chart Work sampling
Two handed process chart Stop-watch time
Outline process chart Predetermined time
standards
Objectives Improved layout and design 1. Comparing alternative
of workplace. methods.
2. Improved and efficient 2. Assessing the correct initial
work procedures. manning (manpower
 3. Effective utilisation of requirement planning).
men, machines and 3. Planning and control.
materials. 4. Realistic costing.
4. Improved design or 5. Financial incentive
specification of the final schemes.
product. 6. Delivery date of goods.
The objectives of method 7. Cost reduction and cost
study techniques are: control.
1. Present and analyse true 8. Identifying substandard
facts concerning the workers.
situation. 9. Training new employees.
2. To examine those facts
critically.
3. To develop the best
answer possible under given
circumstances based on
critical
examination of facts.

4. Among the list of advantage of conducting work study, choose one that you appreciate most
and explain why by relating it to your personal experience.

“It helps to reduce the cost of the product by eliminating waste and unnecessary
operations.” In relation with people’s day-to-day lives, I think removing the unnecessary things
is a big help as it simplifies what you do and make it less complicated and easier to understand.
You can do the job with minimum interruptions resulting to smooth flow of production. And
saves a lot of time.