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basic motion [2 records]

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Record 1 2017-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Workplace Organization
  • Work Study
DEF

The name given by Frank B. Gilbreth to each of the specific divisions of movement, according to the purpose for which it is made.

Key term(s)
  • basic division of work
  • Gilbreth basic element
  • basic division of accomplishment
  • fundamental motion
  • basic motion

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation du travail et équipements
  • Étude du travail
DEF

Groupe de mouvements fondamentaux qu'on trouve à la base des études des micromouvements. Ce terme est l'anagramme de Gilbreth qui a dressé une liste de dix-sept mouvements fondamentaux de la main ou de l'œil, ainsi que les symboles littéraux au moyen desquels on les représente.

Key term(s)
  • mouvement élémentaire

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Work Study

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étude du travail

Spanish

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