Question Bank Productivity
Sachin Modgil
Q.1 Explain the different measures of productivity. Give example of different organizations or from industry.
Q.2 In Sunsilk shampoo factory in a shift 7040 units produced, which are sold for Rs. 1.10 per unit, the cost of labour for that shift is Rs. 1000 and cost of materials is Rs. 520 and Cost of Overhead is Rs. 2000. In this situation, which productivity measure should be calculated? Calculate that productivity.
Q.3 Labour productivity on the XYZ assembly line was 25 units per hour in 2012. In 2013, labour productivity was 23 units per hour. What was the productivity growth from 2012 to 2013.
Q.4 what is methods study approach? Explain the method study stages.
Q.5 what is work measurement, explain it. Explain the work measurement stages.
Q.6 what do you mean by work study? Define and explain its components.
Q.7 what are the factors, that affect the rate of working? Differentiate b/w factors which within or out of operator’s control. How rating factor is used?
Q.8 What do you understand by allowances? Why the allowances are difficult to develop? Explain the calculation with diagram. Explain the other allowances as well.
Q.9 prepare a check sheet for motion economy and fatigue reduction.
Q.10 Draw a sitting arrangement at workplace (chair) for males and females with respective specifications.
Q.11 The number of observations is 100 and total 83 are sampled workers is working and total study time is 37.5 hours, rating factor is 1.05 and number of units produced is 100. Calculate Normal time.
Q.12
|
Resource Input ( units ) |
Input (2012) |
Output (2012) |
Input (2013) |
Output (2013) |
|
Labour |
300 |
1000 units |
275 |
1000 units |
|
Resin |
50 |
1000 units |
45 |
1000 units |
|
Capital |
10000 |
1000 units |
11000 |
1000 units |
|
Energy |
3000 |
1000 units |
2850 |
1000 units |
Calculate the change and % change from year 2012 to year 2013.
Q.13
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Variables |
2012 |
2013 |
|
Production |
1000 units |
1000 units |
|
Labour Hr. @ Rs. 10 |
Rs. 3000 |
Rs. 2750 |
|
Resing @ Rs. 5 |
Rs. 250 |
Rs. 225 |
|
Capital cost/month |
Rs. 100 |
Rs. 110 |
|
Energy |
Rs. 1500 |
Rs. 1425 |
Calculate the % of improvement from year 2012 to year 2013.
Q. 14 calculate the standard time for a letter drafting and posting.
Allowance factor = 15%
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Job Element |
Cycle observed in minutes |
|
||||
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Performance Rating |
|
|
Compose and type letter |
8 |
10 |
9 |
21 |
11 |
120% |
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Type envelope address |
2 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
105% |
|
Stuff, stamp, seal and sort envelopes |
2 |
1 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
110% |
Q. 15 the employees should be idle 25% of the time .Sample should be accurate within 3%. One wants to have 95.45% confidence in the results? Calculate the number of observations is required in this work sampling?
Q. 16 Determine the sample size, when desired accuracy is 5%, confidence level is 95% and sample std. deviation = 1.0 and sample mean= 3.00 (Given- For 95% the z=1.96)
Q.1 7 Match the following in correct order
1) Release Load- Move an object with hand and arm
2) Transport Empty- Manipulate a tool
3) Hold- Release control of an object
4) Use- Reach for an object
5) Grasp- Grasp an object
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1 Out of these which is not the form of productivity
a) Single factor productivity b) Various factor c) Multifactor d) Total Factor
Q.2 the add value in productivity can be calculated by
a) Multiplication method b) addition method c) subtraction method d) none of the above
Q.3 Profitable organization is always productive (T/F)
Q.4 Productivity is only for commercial and public sectors (T/F)
Q.5 Implementing TQM is the part of Capital productivity (T/F)
Q.6 Change process for less heating is the part of which productivity……………………………..
Q.7 Standard Time (Formula) =
Q.8 Use of Internet/ Fax machines, Email, computerizing, billing and software will help to achieve better productivity (T/F)
Q.9 Differentiate b/w performance and productivity
Q.10 It takes 3 Mtrs. of cloth to make a coat. In a day Prashant is expected to make 50 coats. He makes 40 coats from 111 Mtrs. of cloth. What is Prashant’s Performance and productivity?
Q.11 Service productivity is labour intensive (T/F)
Work study Includes method study and time study.
Q.2 Method Study and work Measurement principles have been originated in the work of ………………..
Q.3 Method study represents the stages ( Select, Develop, Examine, record, install/implement and maintain) , is the order is correct, if not please correct.
Q.4 Work Measurement represents the stages (Select, develop, Examine, analyse, calculate and agree), is the order is correct, if not please correct.
Q.5 Differentiate b/w efficiency and productivity.
Q.6 In Therbligs Transport empty means that move an object with hand and arm (T/F)
Q.7 The principle of motion economy is to reduce heat and maximize productivity (T/F)
Q.8 Name three categories of motion economy principles
Q.9 Low Level adjustment can be a part of adjustable chair for workplace (T/F)
Q.10 Service productivity can be classified to quantity and quality perspective (T/F)
Q.11 A qualified worker is one whose skills and performance is the average of the group under consideration.