A time study analyst is attempting to determine the standard time for a work element. She or he observes a worker performing the work element at a lower-than-average pace. How will this fact be reflected in the time standard that is eventually created?
A) The frequency of the work element per cycle will be increased.
B) The proportion of allowance time will be increased above 1.0.
C) The performance rating factor will be set less than 1.0.
D) The normal time for the work element will be increased.

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The performance rating factor adjusts observed times to account for the worker's pace relative to a standard pace. If the worker is slower than average, the performance rating factor will be set less than 1.0 to reflect this lower efficiency.

A Time Study Analyst Is Attempting to Determine the Standard