Para 3.21.25 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
3.21.25 The technique of analytical estimating is used for measurement of work comprising wholly or partly of non-repetitive elements. The job is broken down in detail into its different elements and each element is assigned a time value based on standard performance; this time value in the case of repetitive elements may be derived from fresh time study data or available synthetic data. In the absence of such data, estimated time values may be developed on the basis of accepted practices.
What This Means
Analytical estimating is used when a job involves wholly or partly non-repetitive elements that cannot be measured through standard time study. The job is broken into its elements, and each element is assigned a time value based on standard performance. For repetitive elements, measured data from time studies or synthetic data can be used. For non-repetitive elements where no measured data exists, estimated time values are developed based on accepted practices and professional judgment.
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Key Points
- 1Used for work that is wholly or partly non-repetitive in nature
- 2Job is broken down into detailed elements as in time study
- 3Repetitive elements use existing time study or synthetic data values
- 4Non-repetitive elements use estimated time values based on accepted practices
- 5Combines measured data with professional estimates for comprehensive coverage
Practical Example
An auditor reviews the time norms set for a government legal cell that handles a mix of routine and complex tasks. Routine elements like file registration and diarizing use measured time study data (5 minutes each). But drafting legal opinions is non-repetitive — each case is different. The department estimates 2 hours per opinion based on average complexity observed over the past year. This analytical estimate, while not precisely measured, provides a reasonable basis for staffing the legal cell.
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