CAF-5 · Chapter 10 · Question 5 of 10
When establishing the standard direct labour time required to manufacture a new product, which of the following techniques is commonly used by management?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Time and motion studies
Explanation
Standard labour hours for a task are usually established through direct observation and measurement of workers performing the task, a technique known as time and motion studies.
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