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an analysis of the motions used in an industrial process with an aim to improve efficiency and productivity
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time and motion study — ➔ study1 * * * time and motion study UK US noun [C] (also motion study) HR, WORKPLACE ► an examination of how quick and effective a company s working methods are, and how to improve them: »The Executive Committee decided to carry out a time and… … Financial and business terms
Time and motion study — A time and motion study (or time motion study) is a business efficiency technique combining the Time Study work of Frederick Winslow Taylor with the Motion Study work of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth (not to be confused with his son best known… … Wikipedia
time-and-motion study — Analysis of the time spent in going through the different motions of a job or series of jobs in the evaluation of industrial performance. Such studies were first instituted in offices and factories in the U.S. in the early 20th century. They were … Universalium
time and motion study — 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. Also called time study, motion… … Universalium
time-and-motion — adj. Time and motion is used with these nouns: ↑study … Collocations dictionary
motion study — ➔ study1 * * * motion study UK US noun [C] HR ► TIME AND MOTION STUDY(Cf. ↑time and motion study) … Financial and business terms
motion study. — See time and motion study. [1910 15] * * * … Universalium
timeand motion study — time and motion study n. An analysis of the efficiency with which an industrial operation is performed. Also called motion study, time study. * * * … Universalium
Time management — is commonly defined as the various means by which people effectively use their time and other closely related resources in order to make the most out of it. [The Concise Dictionary of Business Management, by David A. Statt, Taylor Francis Group… … Wikipedia
time study — n. study of each of the steps in an operational or production procedure and the time consumed by them, for the purpose of devising methods of increasing efficiency or productivity of workers: in full time and motion study * * * … Universalium
