Course Title

Work Study and Methods Engineering (3+1)

Department of Industrial Engineering & Management
Batch 2018
Lecture-1
Introduction and overview of course

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 Course Advisor
Dr. Muhammad Dawood Idrees
Director CPD

Assistant Professor in Department of Industrial engineering and Management

PhD in Industrial Management Engineering from Hanyang University, S. Korea

MS in Industrial Management Engineering from Hanyang University, S. Korea

BE in Industrial Engineering & Management from DUET, Karachi

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Contents
• Course contents (HEC)
• Course General Objective
• Recommended Books / Reading Material
• Course Proceedings and Assessment Method
• Course Learning Objectives (CLOs)
• Lecture Plan
• Marks Distribution and Assessment
• Requirements to pass this subject
• Presentation

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Course contents (HEC) / DUET

• Introduction to work analysis and design, Methods engineering: study of the basic
work measurement techniques, applications and limitations of the stop-watch time
study, learning curve, Development and use of process flow charts, pre-determined
motion time studies (PMTS), micro motion analysis, Human factors underlying the
design of specific human-machine systems, Techniques of work optimization,
energy expenditure and bodily functions.

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Course General Objective
• Course gives fundamental concepts and techniques to analyze the
work and find ways to improve the methods used.

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Recommended Books / Reading Material
1. Time and Motion Study What, Why and How-to by Jack Greene, 2011.
2. Time and Motion study by I. L. O.
3. Work Systems: The Methods, Measurement and Management of Work by M P Groover,
2016.
4. Motion and Time Study: Design and Measurement of Work by Ralph M. Barnes, 7th
Edition, 2009.
5. Class lectures
6. Research papers
7. Case studies, etc.

Note: all relevant material can be downloaded from given link:

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvFPfToY14Yp-2dmXBWLAScH2on9?e=3TlgFI

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Course Proceedings and Assessment Method
• Course proceedings will be according to Outcome Based Education (OBE)
system.

• Tests, Assignments, Exam paper, Presentations will be evaluated according to

OBE system.

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Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
• This course is based upon three CLOs:

Level of Marks and

S. No CLO PLO
Learning % coverage
Identify non-value adding operations by
35 marks
1 investigation of all the factors affecting the jobs. P-2 C-1
(35%)
Applying work-study as a means of enhancing the
production efficiency (productivity) of the firm by 40 marks
2 P-3 C-3
elimination of waste and unnecessary operation. (40%)

Select acceptable technique to reduce work content

25 marks
3 of a system. P-4 C-6
(25%)

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Lecture Plan, CLO-1 (Week 1-4)

% of
Week Lecture Reference Assignment
Date Topics course
No. No. material / Quiz
coverage

1
Week Introduction and overview of course
2
1
3 WS & ME in brief context Text book
4
Week
5 Importance of productivity and work design Text book
2
6 CLO-1
7 Text book /
Week 8 35%
Work Study and its approach Research
3
9 Papers
10 Text book /
Week 11 Assignment
Working conditions and working environment Research
4 No. 01
12 Papers

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Lecture Plan, CLO-2 (week 5-10)
% of
Lecture Reference Assignment
Week No. Date Topics course
No. material / Quiz
coverage
13
Work Design, Objective of Methods, Text book /
Week 5 14
Standards, and Work Design Research Papers
15
16
Text book /
Week 6 17 Problem-solving tools and techniques
Research Papers
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Week 7
20 Quiz 01 and review for Mid Term (CLO-1)
21 CLO-2
22 40%
Week 8 23 MID TERM
24
25
Text book /
Week 9 26 Operation Analysis, and Activity Charts
Research Papers
27
28
Micro motion Study, Motion Study and Text book /
Week 10 29
Basic Motions Research Papers
30 10
Lecture Plan, CLO-3 (Week 11-15)

% of
Lecture Reference Assignment /
Week No. Date Topics course
No. material Quiz
coverage
31 Text book /
Week 11 32 Time study and Standards Research
33 Papers
34 Text book /
Week 12 35 Work sampling, Job analysis, and Evaluation Research
36 Papers
37 Text book /
Week 13 Movement of workers and materials in the CLO-3
38 Research
working area 25%
39 Papers
40
Given
Week 14 41 Presentations
Topics
42
43
Week 15 44 Quiz 2 and Review of overall program (CLO-2)
45

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Marks Distribution and Assessment

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Marks Distribution and Assessment

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Requirements to pass this subject:

In order to be eligible to sit in the final exam students:

 Students must have at least 75% attendance.
 Students must complete all pieces of assessments (Quizzes, assignments,
presentation, midterm, final term, etc.).
 Students must have at least 50% marks in each CLO.

 All students are advised to maintain course file, in order to keep all record
with them.

 Link: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvFPfToY14Yp-2dmXBWLAScH2on9?e=3TlgFI

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Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) Description
PLO-1 Engineering An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Knowledge
PLO-2 Problem Analysis An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PLO-3 Design/Development An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for
of Solutions public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PLO-4 Investigation An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and 19 interpretation of
experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.

PLO-5 Modern Tool An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering
activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
PLO-6 The Engineer & An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
Society professional engineering practice and solution to complex engineering problems.

PLO-7 Environment & An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable
Sustainability
development.
PLO-8 Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

PLO-9 Individual & Team

An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.
Work
PLO-10 Communication An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being
able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PLO-11 Project Management An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a
multidisciplinary environment.
PLO-12 Lifelong Learning An ability to recognize importance of and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.

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Program Educational Outcomes (PEOs)

PEO-1: To produce graduates having high quality state of the art

education in advanced Industrial Engineering.

PEO-2: To enable students to conduct Research that expands knowledge

in the areas of Advanced Industrial Engineering.

PEO-3: To produce high quality of professionals and Entrepreneurs

with capability to convert plans into practices.

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Questions

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