Work study is mainly aimed at

Concept:

Work-study is one of the most powerful tools in improving productivity. Work-study is:

• The systematic examination of the methods of carrying an activity
• To improve the effective use of resources
• To set up standards of performance

Work-study simplifies a job to reduce unnecessary or excess work, wasteful use of resources and sets up a standard time for performing that job.

Work-study is a technique which deals with the following problems:

• As to how should a job be done (Motion study/ Method study)
• How much time a job should take for completion (Time study/ Work Measurement)

Work study may be defined as the analysis of a job for the purpose of finding the preferred method of doing it and also determining the standard time to perform it by the preferred (or given) method. Work study, therefore, comprises of two areas of study: method study (motion study) and time study (work measurement).