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

A predetermined motion time system (PMTS) is frequently used to perform Labor Minute Costing in order to set piece-rates, wage-rates and/or incentives in labor (labour) oriented industries by quantifying the amount of time required to perform specific tasks under defined conditions.

M.T.M. is used to
- Improve existing methods
- Establish time standards
- Develop effective methods in advance of the beginning of production