Activity sampling - process design, Operation Management

Assignment Help:

Activity Sampling - Process Design

This is a method of finding the percentage occurrence of a certain activity by statistical sampling and random observation. It is used when there is a need to measure levels of activity, but continuous time study is impractical or uneconomic; it can provide an economical estimate of acceptable accuracy.

Its uses include: 

  • Arranging the duties of groups of workers
  • Indicating the scope for improvement in methods
  • Assessing the potential value of incentive schemes
  • Investigating the causes of unsatisfactory performance figures.

1937_Activity Sampling – Process Design.png

Consider a piece of equipment such as a photocopier. Let us say that, if a continuous time study were to be carried out during an eight-hour shift, the total non-working time is found to be 3.7 hours, or 46.3 per cent (see figure).


Related Discussions:- Activity sampling - process design

Statistical process control, Statistical Process Control Quality Plann...

Statistical Process Control Quality Planning is a key feature of TQM is the prevention of non-conformance. Two of the pioneers of TQM, Edwards Deming and Joseph Juran, strongl

Depict a fishbone chart showing reasons, Consider the everyday task of gett...

Consider the everyday task of getting to work on time or arriving at your first class on time in the morning. Draw a fishbone chart showing reasons why you might arrive late in the

We want to consider some accounting ideas, We need to consider some account...

We need to consider some accounting ideas in order to cover this weeks Objective # 3. So in that regard, for your own business, which method of accounting would you use, the "accru

What value-added components should blockbuster incorporate, What value-adde...

What value-added components must blockbuster incorporate into its current movie rental business to survive in the environment today?

Explain the management-research question hierarchy, Build the management-re...

Build the management-research question hierarchy for penton media

Explain future trends in advertising, Either through research or through im...

Either through research or through imagination, describe future trends in advertising?

Process Technology, what are the types of process technologies that can be ...

what are the types of process technologies that can be applied to the problems experienced in registration centers at school and how can they be integrated ?

Explain in words your motivation to do a good job, Describe in words your m...

Describe in words your motivation to do a good job? Does your company recognize your value? Is your salary/wages indicative of your value?

Write Your Message!

Captcha
Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd