Information Package

Program of Industrial Engineering (English 30%)

END307

WORK STUDY

Course Code
END307
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the basic principles of Work Study, Motion Study and Work Measurement
  2. are able to select the appropriate techniques for analyzing and problem solving
  3. are able to analyze a flow described for a manufacturing process
  4. can measure the standard time for a product taking into account all related times
  5. are able to analyze the time study tables
  6. are able to use the related electronic tools for measurement
  7. can determine the working techniques, methods and styles on the implementations
  8. can interrelate the work study and the productivity
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, after reviewing the description, aim, phases, and short history of Time and Motion Study, introduces the basic concepts. The Motion Study contains research and Problem Solving Techniques, Flow Analysis, Work Measurement, Time Study contains main times, the determination of dispersion and rest portions, and Work Flow Sequences, in this respect, Determination of Standard Times, Work Sampling, Means Time Measurement, individual and group working, Performance Evaluation and Performance Management, Work Evaluation and Waging Systems will be covered.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition of Work Study and Its Historical Development
2nd Week Method Study
3rd Week Work Measurement
4th Week Flow Analysis
5th Week Time Study
6th Week Analysis of Distribution Times
7th Week Work Sampling
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Predetermined Motion-Time Systems
10th Week MTM-1 System
11th Week Work Evaluation
12th Week Wage Determination
13th Week Working Systems and Functioning Styles
14th Week Service Operations and Office Work
Recommended or Required Reading(1) Kurt, M, Dağdeviren, M, (2003) İş Etüdü, Gazi Kitapevi Yayınları,
(2) Groover, M.P., (2007) Work Systems and the Methods, Measurement and Management of Work, Pearson Prentice Hall,
(3) Niebel, B, Freivalds, A, (2003) Methods, Standards and Work Design, McGraw-Hill.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Experiment
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Quiz 5 15
Practice 5 15
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 5 2 10
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation) 5 2 10
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load138
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.6
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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