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Implications of flexible work systems for work studies.

K Kogi1

  • 1Institute for Science of Labour, 2-8-14 Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, 216-8501 Japan.

Journal of Human Ergology
|December 16, 2000
PubMed
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Flexible work systems, characterized by individualized patterns and varied work forms, are increasingly adopted globally. Successful implementation requires multiskilled workers, autonomy, and consideration of employee preferences for improved work studies.

Area of Science:

  • Organizational Psychology
  • Sociology of Work
  • Human Resource Management

Background:

  • Global trend towards flexible work systems.
  • Characterized by decoupled hours, atypical forms, and individualized patterns.
  • Driven by needs for coverage and special shift arrangements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Discuss the relationship between evolving work systems and work study methods.
  • Identify factors contributing to successful flexible work system implementation.
  • Provide actionable insights for participatory work system changes.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of recent trends in international work systems.
  • Review of intervention studies on work improvement.
  • Identification of key elements for successful work system adaptation.

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Main Results:

  • Flexible systems benefit from multiskilled work, task independence, networked communication, balanced workloads, and worker preference accommodation.
  • Successful changes require attention to multifaceted aspects, local options, and worker participation.
  • No one-size-fits-all solutions exist for work system improvements.

Conclusions:

  • Action-oriented work studies should consider multiple work aspects, worker preferences, and locally relevant factors.
  • A participatory approach is crucial for informed work system changes.
  • Flexible work systems require careful planning and adaptation to local contexts.