Question: Question 2 (6 marks) A time study is conducted on a manufacturing operation. The results of the study are (in minutes): Cycle Performance Work element

Question 2 (6 marks) A time study is conducted on a manufacturing operation. The results of the study are (in minutes): Cycle Performance Work element 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ratiing 1. Get & position unit 0.22 0.27 0.19 0.24 0.17 0.24 0.21 0.18 1.10 2. Perform calibration 2.20 2.70 2.50 3.10 2.80 2.40 3.20 2.70 1.30 3. Perform standard test 4.60 4.00 4.50 3.80 4.30 4.50 3.90 4.40 0.85 4. Update card and remove unit 0.50 0.50 0.70 0.60 0.80 0.40 0.50 0.60 1.20 Allowance per Eight-Hour Shift: Clothes change : 15 minutes Unavoidable delay : 35 Lunch : 30 Shower and change : 30 __________ Total : 110 minutes a. Compute the mean observed time for each element in minutes. b. Compute the normal time for each element AND total normal time in minutes. c. Compute the allowance fraction for the operation. Assume 480 minutes per shift. d. Compute the labor standard for the operation (Note: allowances are based on % of the time worked.

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