Part 1
1- List at least four reasons why methods analyses are needed.
2- How is methods analysis linked to productivity improvements?
Part 2
An analyst has timed a metal-cutting operation for 50 cycles. The average time per cycle was 10.40 minutes, and the standard deviation was 1.20 minutes for a worker with a performance rating of 125 percent. Assume an allowance of 16 percent of the job time.
What is the standard time for this operation? How did you compute the standard time?