Procedure/ Steps of Time Study

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How is time study conducted?

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The steps usually required in Time Study are:
(i) Obtaining and recording all available information about the job worker and the surrounding conditions.
(ii) Dividing the job into operation elements with definite transition points and recording these on the observation sheet.
(iii) After selecting the elements timing can start. Observing and recording the slop watch readings for each operation elements are started.
(iv) Assessing the operator's performance and levelling the record lime with the predetermined normal speed.
(v) Providing the allowances for delays, personal delays, fatigue delays and delays due to working conditions etc.
(vi) Calculating the standard time allowance for performing the job. These observations are recorded on observation sheet with the help of stop-watch