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Application of Standardized Motions in Temporal Analysis of Work Activity
Author(s) -
Bedny Gregory Z.,
Karwowski Waldemar,
Voskoboynikov Fred
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
human factors and ergonomics in manufacturing and service industries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.408
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 1520-6564
pISSN - 1090-8471
DOI - 10.1002/hfm.20562
Subject(s) - task (project management) , computer science , work (physics) , selection (genetic algorithm) , cognition , behavioral modeling , human–computer interaction , logical analysis , artificial intelligence , psychology , engineering , systems engineering , mathematics , neuroscience , mathematical statistics , statistics , mechanical engineering
This article focuses on the time study of behavioral components of work activity. The method time measurement (MTM‐1) system is a powerful tool for analyzing behavioral components of activity. However, the MTM‐1 system's rules for the selection of basic elements for tasks’ description are necessary but insufficient. Professionals can use the MTM‐1 system rules effectively only after analyzing strategies of a task performance and studying the logical organization of motor and cognitive actions. The results of this study demonstrate that the MTM‐1 system can be used for analyzing behavioral components of activity only after analyzing real strategies of task performance.