2. DEFINITION
• time study is the structured process of observing and measuring your employees’
work rate over a given time period using a timing device.
• Time studies aim to determine how much time is required for a qualified worker to
complete an individual task when they are working at a predefined performance
level.
• When done correctly, a time study can help managers and business owners see
how efficiently and effectively work is being done on a production floor.
3. PRINCIPLES OF TIME STUDY
• An accurate specification of where the job starts and ends and a precise
description of the method used
• A system of recording the actual element times taken to carry out the job under
observation,
• A clear concept of rating the performance of workerd
• A means of assessing the amount of rest which should be associated with the job
4. OBJECTIVES FOR CONDUCTING A TIME STUDY
• It Helps Managers Find Ways To Improve Production
• It Provides Target Times and Wage Incentives
• It Helps Eliminate Inefficient Processes
5. PROCEDURES FOR TIME STUDY
• Choose the Tasks To Study
• Choose Eligible Workers
• Have an Observer Analyze Individual Tasks
• Analyze Workers’ Performance
• Use Your Data To Calculate Standard Time
