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Work study is a generic term for those techniques, particularly method study and work
measurement, which are used in all its context and which lead systematically to the
investigation of all the factors, which effect the efficiency and economy of the situation being
reviewed in order to effect improvement
Thus, work study is the term used to embrace the techniques of Method Study and Work
Measurement which are used to ensure the best utilization of manpower and material resources
The sequential order of the correct procedure to be adopted for having effective or purpose-
2. Record all the relevant information related with the existing work system with the help of
Work measurement is investigating and eliminating ineffective time. It not only reveals the
existence of ineffective time. But it can be used to set standard times for carrying out the work
so that ineffective time does not evolve later. It will be immediately found out by the increased
standard time. For the purpose of work measurement, work may be regarded as repetitive work
and non-repetitive work.
1. Time Study
2. Work Sampling
3. Pre-determined Motion Time System
4. Analytical Estimating