A disadvantage of work sampling is that
A) it tends to be less accurate, particularly when task times are short.
B) it observes several workers simultaneously.
C) it is more expensive than time-study methods.
D) it is more intrusive than time-study methods, and therefore generates more complaints.
E) observers do not usually require much training.

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Work sampling relies on random observations of tasks and therefore may not capture the full range of variability in task times, particularly when tasks are short. This can result in lower accuracy compared to time-study methods, which observe each task in detail.

A Disadvantage of Work Sampling Is That