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Question
Select the proper option from the options given below and rewrite completed Sentence.
Technique of study of ________ concentrates on the body movements of the worker.
Options
Motion
Time
Organisation
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Solution
The technique of the study of motion concentrates on the body movements of a worker.
Explanation-
Motion study is a technique of scientific management in which body movements of employees are closely observed. It involves identification of the movements that are essential for the performance of various tasks. The study aims to eliminate unproductive movements.
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