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What Do You Mean by Micro Motion?

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What Do You Mean by Micro Motion?

: the technique in time and motion study

time and motion study
A time and motion study (or time-motion study) is a business efficiency technique combining the Time Study work of Frederick Winslow Taylor with the Motion Study work of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth (the same couple as is best known through the biographical 1950 film and book Cheaper by the Dozen).
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of making a pictorial elapsed-time study of the elements or subdivisions of an operation by means of a high-speed motion-picture camera and a specialized timing device.

What is Micro motion study?

Micro-motion study is one of the most accurate techniques of work analysis used for work improvement. It makes use of motion pictures of the different activities or movement, so with the help of camera. Very small time upto 0.0005 minute can be measured and recorded by this system.

What is Macromotion study?

Macro motion study is one which can be measured through 'stop watch' and micro motion study is one which cannot be measured through stop watch. MACRO MOTION CHARTS. Following four charts are used under this type: Operation Process Chart. It is also called outline process chart.

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.