MENG 344: Work Analysis and Design

Fall 2014: MR, 8:30-9:45, SSE CP30

Instructor: Dr. L. K. Gaafar, Ext. 3093
Website: http://www.aucegypt.edu/faculty/gaafar

 

The General Teaching Policies document is an integral part of this syllabus

 

Catalog description:  Methods used in determining the most effective utilization of effort in human activity systems; work methods, analysis and design; micro motion analysis; predetermined time systems; human and rating factors; work samplings; learning curves; physiological and psychological factors; computer-aided time study.  Prerequisite: MENG 339.  O

 

Textbook:    Groover, Mikell 2007. Work Systems and the Methods, Measurement, and Management of Work.

 

References: W. Niebel and Andris Freivalds, “Methods, Standards, and Work Design”, McGraw-Hill, 2004.

Introduction to work study. 4th ed. International Labor Office, Geneva, 1992.

 

Recommended Reading: Zeynep Ton, 2014, The Good Jobs Strategy: How the Smartest Companies Invest in Employees to Lower Costs and Boost Profits.

 

Grading:

 

 

Item

Score

Quizzes, Assignments, …etc.1

150

Small Projects/Experiments

50

Midterm 1

100

Midterm 2

120

Final

140

Attendance and Adherence to policy

40

1This item may also include practice problems and case studies.

Course Outcomes: The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:

1.      Record and analyze selected tasks using different flowcharts.

2.      Apply method study to improve a task.

3.      Apply principles of motion economy to improve performance.

4.      Assess work conditions and environment.

5.      Conduct a time study.

6.      Estimate Rating factors, allowances and standard times.

 

Computer Usage:  Students will use Spreadsheet and word processing software such as Excel and Word to prepare reports for experiments.

 

Examination: The midterm exams will be administered at the dates shown below the course outline. All examinations will be closed book, but students will be allowed to use notes written on a one-page summary sheet (of size A4) in each exam. All exams are comprehensive. Exams are given at the time of the class and are timed.

 

Course Outline:

1.

Course introduction, IE and Work Study, Historical perspective.

2.

Productivity and work study

·         Productivity and the standard of living

·         Productivity and the organization

·         Productivity, work content and time

·         Work Study

·         Human factor and Work Study

·         Working conditions and Work Study

3.

Method Study

·         Introduction to Method Study

·         Data collection, recording, examining, and improving work

·         Material flow and material handling study

·         Worker flow study

·         Worker area study

4.

Work Measurement

·         Introduction to Work Measurement

·         Work sampling study

·         Time study and setting standards

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Important Dates:

·         First Midterm                          Monday, October 20

·         Second Midterm                      Monday, November 24

·         Final                                         Friday, December 19, 8:30.