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time and motion study

American

noun

the systematic investigation and analysis of the motions and the time required to perform a specific operation or task with a view to seeking more efficient methods of production as well as setting time standards.

time and motion study British

noun

Also: time and motion. time study. motion study. the analysis of industrial or work procedures to determine the most efficient methods of operation

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One of the main projects I’ve been directly involved in is setting up a time and motion study.

From Slate • Dec. 1, 2020

In a time and motion study, he would quantify each step and how long it would take.

From New York Times • Sep. 27, 2014

Efficiency, controlling factor in, 3. measured by time and motion study, 115. securing of, 3.

From The Psychology of Management The Function of the Mind in Determining, Teaching and Installing Methods of Least Waste by Gilbreth, Lillian Moller

There is little so unimportant that time and motion study would not be valuable.

From The Psychology of Management The Function of the Mind in Determining, Teaching and Installing Methods of Least Waste by Gilbreth, Lillian Moller

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