Time study is a structured process of directly observing and measuring human work using a timing device to establish the time required for completion of the work by a qualified worker when working at a defined level of performance.

Time study is carried out to determine the time required to complete job by An average worker.

Micro motion study is one of the most accurate techniques of work analysis used for work improvement. It makes use of motion pictures of the different activities or movement, so with the help of camera.

The purpose of micro-motion study is to
- Assist in finding out the most efficient way of doing work
- Train the individual operator regarding the motion economy principles
- Help in collecting the motion time data for synthetic time standards