Mechanical Engineering - Industrial Engineering and Production Management - Discussion

The correct answer is: standard time.

The average time recorded by a work-study man (or industrial engineer) for an operation is called standard time. Standard time is the time required to complete a task or operation, taking into account:

- The skill and ability of the worker
- The tools and equipment used
- The working conditions
- The allowed allowances (e.g., rest, breaks)

Standard time is used to:

- Establish a fair and realistic target time for workers
- Set production standards
- Measure worker performance
- Identify areas for improvement

The other options are not correct:

- Normal time refers to the actual time taken by a worker to complete a task, which may vary from standard time.
- Representative time is not a commonly used term in work-study or industrial engineering.

=> Standard time is an important concept in work-study and industrial engineering, as it helps to establish a baseline for measuring performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Standard time is right because it is the average time.