Which of the following are reasons why an allowance should be added to determine the standard time

Employees may be entitled to allowances for doing certain tasks, working in certain locations, using a special skill or for incurring expenses for doing their job. Find out what applies to you.

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What is an allowance?
Calculating allowances
Workplace arrangements affecting allowances
Tools and resources
Related information

What is an allowance?

Allowances are extra payments made to employees who:

do certain tasks
have a particular skill they use at work
use their own tools at work
work in unpleasant or hazardous conditions
incur an expense for doing their job.

Common allowances include:

uniforms and special clothing
tools and equipment
travel and fares
car and phone
first-aid
leading hand or supervisor
industry of employment (for example building and construction).

Calculating allowances

The allowances that you or your employees are entitled to will depend on the award that applies. Use our Pay and Conditions Tool to find the allowances that apply in your industry.

You can also check out our downloadable pay guides for allowances in your industry.

If you're covered by an agreement, your allowances will be in your agreement. To find an enterprise agreement, go to the Fair Work Commission website

Workplace arrangements affecting allowances

Some workplace arrangements can affect how allowances are paid. These include:

The overall amount an employee is paid under one of these arrangements has to be at least the same as the amount they would be paid under their award or agreement.

The wages salary payments, employment contracts, IFAs and guarantees of annual earnings need to compensate for other penalties and loadings in an applicable award.

Tools and resources

Problems can happen in any workplace. If you have a workplace problem, we have tools and information to help you resolve it.

Check out our Fixing a workplace problem section for practical information about:

working out if there is a problem
speaking with your employer or employee about fixing the problem
getting help from us if you can't fix the problem.

3.Identify the three basic methods to determine time standards.Answer:(1) Estimation,(2) historical records of previous production runs, and(3) work measurement techniques (direct time study, predetermined motion timesystems, work sampling, and standard data systems).4.List the four basic work measurement techniquesAnswer:(1) Direct time study,(2) predetermined motion time systems,(3) standard data systems, and(4) work sampling.

141. A phantom bill-of-materials is a bill-of-materials developed for

A subassembly that exists only temporarily.
A final product for which production is to be discontinued.
The purpose of grouping subassemblies when we wish to issue "kits" for later use.
A module that is a major component of a final product.

Correct answer: (A)
A subassembly that exists only temporarily.

142. The master production schedule is the schedule of production for what level product/material?