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Motion study is the determination of the best
way of doing a job based on the careful
scrutiny of the work performed within the
organisation eliminating unnecessary and
inefficient processes. Frank Gilbreth with his
engineering background backed by the
knowledge of psychology of his wife, Lillian
Gilbreth did path-breaking work in the field
motion study.
Frank Gilbreth, on noticing that no two men
in the brick laying business had the same
way of doing the job and kept a close
scrutiny on the process followed by them.
His close observation resulted in eliminating
unnecessary processes saving the time drastically. The motion study fanned out
from brick laying to the manufacturing industry. Frank Gilbreth expanded his motion
study by Therblig analysis which divided the job into smaller parts consisting of 17
basic motions which were studied by using a process chart, micromotion study which
watched the motions involved using the slow picture camera and a stop watch to
analyse the elements of the job in micro seconds, and through the principles of
motion economy which scrutinised the movements that come naturally or otherwise
to the workforce.
The motion study gained popularity over the years as it laid down the foundation for
standardisation in the processes. Motion study, besides eliminating the unnecessary
motions, and replacing the inefficient movement of work, laid out the best way of
doing the job more effectively. Identification of the best way made standardisation of
the process possible. Standardisation plays a major role in todays business world
with the entities of Pizza Hut, Mcdonalds etc ensure the same quality in products
and services anywhere in the world through the strict adherence of the
standardisation procedures.
Lillian Gilbreths knowledge in psychology succeeded in gaining the support of the
workers and the trade unions in adopting the standardisation procedure in the
organisation. Standardisation paved the way for better techniques for evaluating the
employee performance, thus leading the way for better employee appraisal systems,
promotional programs, and other employee motivational programs. Greater
motivation improved efficiency in the work which in turn increased the productivity
resulting in better employer-employee relationships.

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Motion study on identifying the best way of doing the job helped in recognising the
key skills for doing the job effectively. Training and other developmental programs
were initiated to enhance the knowledge and skills of the workforce.
It also placed the processes in such a way that the related processes were laid in
succession. With the related jobs arranged and the number of movements
minimised, the employee stress was brought down to a great extent resulting in
increased productivity and employee satisfaction. The micro motion study helped in
having fixed positions for the tools based on the natural movements of the
workforce, reducing the time required for a job. This was made possible by the
cameras positioned to watch over the processes involved in a job.
The motion study though failed to have the desired impact during the life time of
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Today the motion study plays an immense role in the modern business processes.

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