Question

The production department of Alpha Ltd. was not performing well on detailed analysis, it was observed that the workers of that department were overburdened. They were forced to work for longer hours without any break. So the management planned to replace the production manager. They appointed Mr. Hari as the new Production manager. He observed the average worker and note down their times. He noted down the time they worked and the time they required to be fresh join back the work. Based on this observation, he set the break intervals for workers. He have small breaks to workers to recharge their energy.
(i) Name and explain the technique of scientific management used by Mr. Hari.
(ii) State the value which Mr. Hari wants to communicate to the society by allowing rest intervals to workers.

Answer 1

(i) Fatigue study

Fatigue study is to study to understand how fatigue affects productivity. Reducing fatigue at the workplace has been the key aim of every organization as it affects productivity adversely. Glaring light could affect fatigue in an employee.

(ii) The employee should be provided adequate rest so as to increase their efficiency.