Abstract:
SUMMARY
Time Study makes use of certain allowances in correcting
observed times to standard times. One allowance, the 'fatigue'
allowance of F.W. Taylor, allocates a certain period of the working
day to rest on a basis of conditions of work. The allowance is
now termed Compensating Rest (C.R.) Allowance and is given for a
variety of psycho-physiological conditions of work. A study of
women workers in light industry is reported which measures the time
spent not working, in talking etc. From this study causal factors
effecting time not working are considered and certain recommendations
are made as to values for C.R. Allowances covering certain factors in
the work situation.
The method of study employed was that of ratio delay originated.
by L.H.C. Tippett and some comment is made on its application.
