Experiment # 02: Rating
Experiment # 02: Rating
Rating
The mental comparison of the tempo or speed of working of a worker with the normal
tempo or speed of work is called rating. On a scale taking an index of 100 for normal, faster worker will
be rated to earn higher index of rating i.e. 105, 110, 115, etc. Slower workers than normally be rated as
95, 90, 85, etc.
Rating = (Normal Time / Time Taken) X 100
Normal Time
It may be defined as the time taken by a qualified and experienced worker to perform a
given task while working at normal speed or tempo. The time study person is trained to develop a
concept of normal speed or tempo.
Standard Time
Standard Time = Normal Time + Allowances
Uses:
The standard time is useful in the following areas of management function:
Exp # 02