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Work study
The generic term used for those techniques,
particularly method study and work measurement,
which are used in the examination of human work in
all its context and which lead systematically to the
investigation of the facts which affect efficiency and
economy of the situation being reviewed, in order to
effect improvement
Work study includes method study and work
measurement which are used in the examination of
human work and investigation of all the factors which
affect the efficiency and economy of the situation
being reviewed
Work study is a management tool to achieve higher
productivity in any organisation whether
manufacturing tangible products or offering services
to its customers
Work study
Introduction :
Parts of work study
Work study
Method
Ergonomics
improvement
Objectives
To analyse the present method of doing a job,
systematically in order to develop a new and better
method
To measure the work content of a job by measuring the
time required to do the job for a qualified worker and
hence to establish standard time.
To increase the productivity by ensuring the best
possible use of human, machine and material
resources and to achieve best quality product/ service
at minimum possible cost
To improve operational efficiency
Benefits of work study
Increased productivity and operational efficiency
Reduced manufacturing costs
Improved work place layout
Better manpower planning and capacity planning
Fair wages to employees
Better working conditions to employees
Improved work flow
Reduced material handling costs
Method study
The systematic recording and critical examination of
existing and proposed ways of doing work as a means
of developing and applying easier and more effective
methods and reducing costs
Method study is the systematic recording and critical examination of existing
and proposed ways of doing work as a means of developing and applying
easier and more effective methods and reducing costs
A logical approach to deciding what tasks should be done and how they should
be done is called methods study.