EBK PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
EBK PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
10th Edition
ISBN: 8220102744059
Author: HEIZER
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 30P

a)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The standard time for the operation.

Introduction: Time study is the basis that helps set the standard time; it would time a sample of the performance of the worker.

b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The number of sample size.

Introduction: Thesample size is required to determine the number of observations that are necessary to find the true cycle time.

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