Time Studies as a Basis for Rate Setting (Classic Reprint)

Dwight V. Merrick

ISBN 10: 1332315992 / ISBN 13: 9781332315994

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book shares Frederick W. Taylor's research on "unit-time-studying," a method to improve human labor efficiency within industries. Originally presented to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 1895, it was several more years before Taylor's work was implemented in industrial settings. The author of this book worked with Taylor to implement unit-time-studying and rate-setting at multiple industrial facilities. The text includes detailed instructions, data tables, studies on various types of work, and a discussion of potential difficulties in implementation. Throughout, the book emphasizes that accurate time study is the key to effective rate-setting. Overall, this book provides a complete guide to implementing Taylor's unit-time-studying method in industry to improve productivity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781332315994_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Time Studies as a Basis for Rate Setting (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332315992
• ISBN 13: 9781332315994
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Engineering

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Synopsis

Unlock the science of matching work pace to pay. This guide explains how careful time studies, when paired with motion and machine understanding, can set fair rates and lift productivity.

Drawing on the history of time study and the practical challenges of applying it in real shops, the book shows how observers measure task elements, determine feasible minimum times, and build reliable time allowances. It emphasizes that time studies belong with motion studies, require skilled observers, and must align with equipment, methods, and worker capability. Readers will see how a time-study department is organized, how study results are translated into instruction cards, and how rates are reviewed to ensure both fair pay and productive work.

The text also covers common pitfalls, such as starting without standardized equipment or misreading operator speed, and it offers guidance on training observers, selecting suitable projects, and making revisions to methods when data indicate better approaches. Concrete examples illustrate adjustments in tool speeds, sequence of operations, and regrouping work to unlock higher output without overburdening workers.

• How to take observations, record times, and derive usable data for rate-setting
• How to organize a time-study effort and train capable observers
• How to apply time-study results to improve methods, equipment use, and shop practice
• How to communicate findings to managers and workers to gain cooperation

Ideal for managers, engineers, and shop floor professionals seeking practical, field-tested guidance on time studies and rate setting.