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17 Cards in this Set
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What is line balancing and what is its goal?
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It is the process of assigning tasks to workstations. The goal is to group tasks so that they have equal time requirements.
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What is cycle time?
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The amount of time in between receiving consecutive parts from a particular workstation.
DEPENDENT on # of workers. |
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What does ergonomics incorporate?
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Human factors into the design of the workplace?
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What is the main rationale behind specialization?
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It allows one to become an expert in the type of work that they are in engaged in.
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What are 3 approaches that managers can take to make jobs more interesting and meaningful?
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1.) Job enlargement
2.) Job rotation 3.) Job enrichment |
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What is the difference between job enlargement and job enrichment?
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Job enlargement (horizontal loading) allows the employee to do more things involved in their skill level. Job enrichment (vertical loading) allows the employee to take on jobs that require more skills.
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What control are self-directed team members given?
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They are given the power to make changes in the work processes that are under their control.
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What is the goal of MOTION STUDY?
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To eliminate unnecessary motions and to identify the best sequence of motions.
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What are THERBLIGS?
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The elemental motions that make up a job.
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What is MICROMOTION study?
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Using slow motion films to study motion.
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What are the 2 main causes of accidents?
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1.) Worker carelessness
2.) Accident hazards |
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What determines the content of a job?
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Job Design
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What determines HOW a job is to be performed?
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Methods Analysis
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What is the difference between a WORK CENTER and an OPERATING UNIT?
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A WORK CENTER is where a set of activities are performed. An OPERATING UNIT is a set of WORK CENTERS.
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How is CAPACITY measured?
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The number of outputs in a given period.
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How is CAPACITY consumed?
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1.) Setup time
2.) Run time 3.) Change over time |
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What is THROUGHPUT TIME?
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The amount of time between the start of production to completion.
It is INDEPENDENT of the # of workers. |
