PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Job Design Job Design

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J People and Work System Goals Use people efficiently within constraints Provide reasonable quality of work life © 1995 Corel Corp.

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Constraints on Human Resource Strategy Product strategy - Skills needed - Talents needed - Materials used - Safety Location strategy - Climate - Temperature - Noise - Light - Air quality Schedule - Time of day - Time of year (seasonal) - Stability of schedules Individual differences - Strength and fatigue - Information processing and response Layout strategy - Fixed position - Process - Assembly line - Work cell - Product Process strategy - Technology - Machinery and equipment used - Safety Human Resource Strategy What Where How Who Procedure When

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J People and Work System Aspects Job Design Labor Standards

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Work Schedules  Standard work schedule  Six eight-hour days  Flex-time  allows employees, within prescribed limits, to determine their own schedules  Flexible work week  four 10-hour days and one 8-hour day  Part-time  less than eight hours per day, or an irregular schedule

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Job Classifications and Work Rules  Specify  who can do what  when they can do it  under what conditions they can do it  Often result of union pressure  Restricts flexibility in assignments; consequently restricts efficiency of production

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Job Design  Specifying the tasks that make up a job for an individual or group  Involves determining  What is to be done (i.e., responses)  How it is to be done (i.e., tools etc.)  Why it is to be done (i.e., purpose)  Results in job description  Shows nature of job in task-related behaviors

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Components of Job Design  Job specialization  Job expansion  Psychological components  Self-directed teams  Motivation and incentive systems  Ergonomics and work methods

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Job Specialization  Involves  Breaking jobs into small component parts  Assigning specialists to do each part  First noted by Adam Smith (1776)  Observed how workers in pin factory divided tasks into smaller components  Found in manufacturing & service industries © 1995 Corel Corp.

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J  Greater dexterity & faster learning  Less lost time changing jobs or tools  Use more specialized tools  Pay only for needed skills Job Specialization Often Reduces Cost

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Job Expansion  Process of adding more variety to jobs  Intended to reduce boredom associated with labor specialization  Methods  Job enlargement  Job enrichment  Job rotation  Employee empowerment

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Job Expansion/Enrichment Present Job ControlControl PlanningPlanning Enriched Job Task #3 Task #2 Enlarged Job

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Job Expansion/Enrichment Present job Manually insert and solder six resistors Task #3 Lock printed circuit into fixture for next operation Task #2 Adhere labels to printed circuit board Control Test circuits after assembly Planning Participate in a cross- function quality- improvement team Enriched job Enlarged job

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Job Rotation Geriatrics © 1995 Corel Corp.Pediatrics Maternity

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Employee Empowerment Control Decision-Making Planning

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Psychological Components of Job Design  Individuals have values, attitudes, and emotions that affect job results  Example: Work is a social experience that affects belonging needs  Effective worker behavior comes mostly from within the individual  Scientific management argued for external financial rewards  First examined in ‘Hawthorne studies’

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Hawthorne Studies  Conducted in late 1920’s  Western Electric Hawthorne plant  Showed importance of the individual in the workplace  Showed the presence of a social system in the workplace

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J  Originally intended to examine effects of lighting on productivity  Scientific management proposed that physical conditions affect productivity  Result: Productivity increased regardless of lighting level  Conclusion: Increased productivity was due to workers’ receiving attention Hawthorne Studies: Workplace Lighting

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J  Examined effects of group piecework pay system on productivity  Workers under piecework system should produce as much as possible  Scientific management assumes that people are motivated only by money  Result: Production less than maximum  Conclusion: Social pressure caused workers to produce at group-norm level Hawthorne Studies: Piecework Pay

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Self-Directed Teams  Group of empowered individuals working together for a common goal  May be organized for short-term or long-term objectives  Reasons for effectiveness  Provide employee empowerment  Provide core job characteristics  Meet psychological needs (e.g., belonging)

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Job Design Continuum Specialization Enlargement Enrichment Empowerment Self-directed Teams Increasing reliance on employees’ contribution and increasing acceptance of responsibility by employee

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Core Job Characteristics  Skill variety  Job identity  Job significance  Autonomy  Feedback

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J  Higher capital cost  Many individuals prefer simple jobs  Higher wages are required since the worker must utilize a higher level of skill  A smaller labor pool exists of persons able and willing to perform enriched or enlarged jobs  Increased accident rates may occur  Current technology in some industries does not lend itself to job enlargement and enrichment Limitations to Job Enlargement/Job Enrichment

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Motivation  Worker performance depends on  Motivation  Ability  Work environment  Motivation is the set of forces that compel behavior  Money may serve as a psychological & financial motivator

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Motivation and Money  Taylor’s scientific management (1911)  Workers are motivated mainly by money  Suggested piece-rate system  Maslow’s theory (1943)  People are motivated by hierarchy of needs, which includes money  Herzberg (1959)  Money either dissatisfies or is neutral in its effect

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Monetary Incentives  Bonuses: Cash & stock options  Profit sharing: Distribution of profits  Gain sharing: Reward for company performance (e.g., cost reduction)  Scanlon plan is most popular (cost reduction.)  Incentive systems  Measured daywork: Pay based on standard time  Piece rate: Pay based on pieces done

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Self-Actualization Use of abilities Self-fulfillment Social Group Interaction Job Status Safety Physical Safety Job Security Physiology Food Shelter Ego Self Respect

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Herzberg’s Motivation/Hygiene Factors © Achievement © Recognition © Advancement © Work itself © Responsibility © Personal growth © Company policies and administration © Supervision - technical © Working conditions © Interpersonal relations - supervision © Status © Job security © Salary Job Dissatisfiers (Hygiene) Job Satisfiers (Motivators)

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Job Characteristics  Motivation  Satisfaction  Job performance  Absenteeism & turnover Core Job Characteristics Psychological States Personal & Work Outcomes Hackman & Oldham (1980)

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Ergonomics and Work Methods  Worker performance depends on  Motivation  Ability  Work environment  Foundation laid by Frederick Taylor  Match employees to task  Develop work methods  Establish work standards

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Ergonomics  Study of work  Also called ‘human factors’  Involves human-machine interface  Examples  Mouse  Keyboard

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Good contrast, fairly large objects Recommended Levels of Illumination Task ConditionIllumination Level (Ft-C) 100 Normal detail, prolonged periods Large objects2-5 Type of Task or Area Type of Illumination Overhead ceiling lights and desk lamp Sewing, inspecting dark materials Small detail; Extreme accuracy Recreational facilities Reading, parts assembly, general office work Restaurants, stairways, warehouses Overhead ceiling lights Overhead ceiling lights Overhead ceiling lights

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Decibel levels for Various Sounds Environmental NoisesCommon Noise SourcesDecibels Jet takeoff (200 ft)120 Casting shakeout areaRiveting machine110 Electric furnace area Printing press plant Pneumatic peen hammer, textile weaving plant Subway train Very annoying Inside sports car (50 mph) Near freeway (auto traffic) Pneumatic drill Freight train Vacuum cleaner (10 ft) Speech (1 ft) Ear protection required if exposed 8 hours or more Large store Private business office Light traffic (100ft)Large transformer (200ft) Intrusive Quiet Minimum levels, residential areas in Chicago at nightSoft whisper 40 30Very quiet Ear protection required

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Methods Analysis  Focuses on how task is performed  Used to analyze  Movement of body, people, or material  Activities of people & machines  Tools  Process chart  Flow diagram  Activity chart  Operations chart (right-hand, left-hand)

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Methods Analysis Used to Study  Movement of individuals or materials (Flow diagrams or process charts)  Activity of human and machine and crew activity (Activity charts)  Body movement (primarily arms and legs) (Micro-motion charts)

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Process Chart SUBJECT: Request tool purchase Dist (ft)Time (min)SymbolDescription Write order On desk 75To buyer Examine  = operation;  = transport;  = inspect; D = delay;  = storage D  D  D  D 

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PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Buyer You Flow Diagram 75 ft.

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Flow Diagram of Axle-Stand Production Line

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Activity Chart for Two-Person Oil Change Crew

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Operations Chart

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Activity Chart Subject: Semi-Auto Machine OperatorMachineTime Load machineBeing loaded Idle Run Unload Being Unloaded Present

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Operations Chart (Left Hand/Right Hand Left HandRight Hand Present MethodSymbol Present Method 1 Reach for boltIdle 2 Grasp boltIdle 3 Hold boltReach for washer 4 Hold boltAssemble   = operation;  = transport;  = inspect; D = delay;  = storage    D     D     D     D     D     D     D     D 

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J The Visual Workplace  Uses low-cost visual devices to share information quickly and accurately.  Displays and graphs replace paper  Provides real-time information  System should focus on improvement, not merely monitoring  Can provide both production and financial data

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Figure 10.8

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J What is Work Measurement?  Determining the amount of worker time required to generate one unit of output  Provides labor standards  Target amount of time required to perform a job under normal working conditions

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Uses of Labor Standards  Costing labor content of products  Planning staffing needs  Cost & time estimates for bids  Planning production  Wage-incentive plans  Employee efficiency

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Sources of Labor Standards  Historical experience  Time studies  Predetermined time standards (MTM)  Work sampling

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J Labor Standards - Historical Experience  Labor standards are based on how many labor-hours were needed in past  Least preferred method  Advantages  Easy and inexpensive to obtain standard  Disadvantages  Unknown accuracy due to unusual occurrences, unknown pace etc.

PowerPoint presentation to accompany Operations Management, 6E (Heizer & Render) © 2001 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J A Final Thought © 1995 Corel Corp. Church of the Holy Family (Barcelona) Two stonecutters were asked what they were doing. The first said, ‘I’m cutting this stone into blocks.’ The second one replied, ‘I’m on a team that’s building a cathedral.’ — Old Story