Standardization of Work Measurement

Download or read book Standardization of Work Measurement written by United States. Department of Defense and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this manual is to standardize instructions, methods, terminology and standard time data applicable to work measurement and the development of labor performance standards. The use of this manual is intended to: a. Maximize the productivity of industrial/management engineering personnel by providing a more rapid means of establishing labor performance standards and eliminating duplication in labor performance standards development. b. Foster the increased use of engineered performance standards by making available standard time data of stated accuracy and reliability structured for maximum ease of application. c. Promote appropriate application of more efficient methods of performing work. d. Provide uniformity in labor performance standards development by standardizing the application of various work measurement techniques. e. Facilitate communication by providing common terminology and definitions.