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Cogan, Eugene A.; Lyons, J. Daniel – 1972
Two presentations are offered on frameworks for measurement and quality control in business and industry. The first paper states that in making a job performance evaluation, anything that can be specifically defined can be measured. However, to develop a testing program that is both useful and cost-effective, it must be known who will make what…
Descriptors: Conferences, Job Analysis, Job Simplification, Measurement

Gould, Sam – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1979
Job complexity was measured for jobs in a public agency. Perceptions of job complexity were obtained from self-reports. Independent measures were obtained from interviews with subjects. Career stages were found to moderate relationships between job satisfaction and perceived job complexity and between job-performance and independently rated job…
Descriptors: Job Analysis, Job Satisfaction, Job Simplification, Research Projects

Deppa, Joan – Journalism Educator, 1987
Defines "batch files," claiming that they can shorten many complicated computer procedures. Describes how batch file was created using the computer program "PC-Write" to streamline the process of creating a work disk and increase students' computer literacy. Lists and discusses each element in the file. Provides references for…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Forrest, W. F. – School Progress, 1973
A detailed examination of work methods, procedures, and equipment, followed by preparation of written schedules for each custodian, can cut custodial costs without affecting the quality of cleanliness in the schools. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Administration, Cost Effectiveness, Custodian Training, Job Simplification

Mershon, Donald H. – Teaching of Psychology, 1982
Describes a method for increasing efficiency of examination production which uses file cards to store and organize test items. The process of reproducing tests directly from master copies made with file cards is discussed. (AM)
Descriptors: Efficiency, Higher Education, Item Banks, Job Simplification
Shimanoff, Perry S. – American School and University, 1980
Principals can be trained to supervise maintenance personnel. An in-service custodial management training program designed for principals is outlined. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Custodian Training, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Education
Shimanoff, Perry S. – American School and University, 1980
School districts can reduce payrolls and be more efficient by installing work simplification programs. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Efficiency, Elementary Secondary Education, Job Simplification
ROTHBERG, HERMAN J. – 1967
INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS SUCCESSFULLY USED METHODS OF JOB REDESIGN TO MAINTAIN THE EMPLOYMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY, AS WELL AS THE MORALE, OF AGING EMPLOYEES. EXAMPLES OF JOB REDESIGN WERE FOUND IN A WIDE VARIETY OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES. CASE STUDIES WERE MADE IN PLANTS PRODUCING AIRCRAFT ENGINES, ALUMINUM FRAMING, BUILDING MATERIALS, CARPETS,…
Descriptors: Employees, Job Simplification, Labor Utilization, Laborers
Levitan, Sar; Johnston, William – Manpower, 1973
Descriptors: Employment Patterns, Job Development, Job Simplification, Labor Standards
Garrison, H. Don – 1984
Robots are machines designed to replace human labor. A fear of vast unemployment due to robots seems unfounded, however, since industrialization creates many more jobs and automation requires technologists to build, program, maintain, and operate sophisticated equipment. Robots possess an intelligence unit, a manipulator, and an end effector.…
Descriptors: Automation, Career Education, Employment, Employment Problems
Glendale Public Library, CA. – 1974
In a continuing effort to reduce costs and improve internal processes, the Glendale Public Library's book charging and overdue determination system has been examined and an improved method conceived which will free badly needed labor hours within the library. It is proposed that the present photocharging transaction card system be kept, but the…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Data Processing, Job Simplification
Dickmann, Robert A. – 1969
Functional Job Analysis (FJA) is based on the premise that every job requires a worker to function in relation to Things, Data and People (factors) in varying degrees. A level is determined for each of the three areas for each worker function. A measure of emphasis was developed by assigning percentages to weight each factor. The level at which a…
Descriptors: Employees, Employment, Employment Practices, Job Analysis
Woodman, Richard W.; Sherwood, John J. – Personnel Journal, 1977
Job design or redesign (intended to create a more meaningful working environment that meets the needs of people as well as the organization) is discussed in terms of job rotation, work simplification, job enlargement, job enrichment, and other concepts relating to successfully redesigning other's jobs as part of effective management. (TA)
Descriptors: Definitions, Guidelines, Job Development, Job Enrichment

Martelli, Joseph T. – Journal of Epsilon Pi Tau, 1982
Presents a critique of Taylor's scientific management theory and the negative consequences of work simplification. Compares this method with Maslow's, Herzberg's, and Thorsrud's theories of motivation, and contrasts the experiences of General Motors' application of Taylor's model and General Foods' application of Thorsrud's. (SK)
Descriptors: Assembly (Manufacturing), Behavior Theories, Job Development, Job Satisfaction
Stensgaard, Dale – Scholastic Editor, 1981
Gives suggestions for organizing a school newspaper staff's time and work area for more efficient work routines. (HTH)
Descriptors: Efficiency, Faculty Advisers, Job Simplification, Journalism Education