The work study man is the only supportive
character from outside. His job thus becomes the most difficult one in terms of
coordinating among of management, supervisor and worker all groups effecting
change in the system. The problem of raising productivity should be approached
in a balanced way without too great an emphasis being placed on productivity of
labour.Important thing is Work study man be open and frank as to the purpose of
his study. Peoples are fully informed of what is being studied, and why. They
should receive induction training in work study so that they can understand
properly what is being attempts.Although asking for a worker’s suggestion and
ideas implicitly serves to satisfy his need for recognition. The important that
the work study man should remember that his objective is not merely to increase
productivity but also to improve job satisfaction, and that he should devote
enough attention to this latter issue by looking for ways to minimize fatigue
and to make the job more interesting and more satisfying.
There are more qualities should
be kept in work study man for working with different people.
Education – The very minimum standard of education for anyone who
is to take charge of work study application in an enterprise is a good secondary
education with matriculation or the equivalent school leaving examination.
Addition to that can be able to benefit fully from a full work study training
course.
Experience – The work study specialists should have had practical
experience in the industries in which they will be working .This experience
should include a period of actual work at one or more processes of the
industry.
Personal qualities – The following essential qualities, particularly
the ability to deal with people
- Sincerity and Honesty – The work study man must be sincere and he must be honest. Only if he is will he gain the confidence and respect of those with whom he has to deal
- Enthusiasm – He must be really keen on his job, believe in the importance of what he is doing and be able to transmit his enthusiasm to the people around him.
- Interest in and sympathy with people – He must be able to get along with people at all levels.
- Tact – Dealing with people comes by understanding people and not wishing to hurt their feelings by unkind or thoughtless words, even when these may be justified.
- Good appearance – He must be neat and tidy and look efficient. This will inspire confidence in him among the people with whom he has work.
- Self-confidence – This can only come with good training and experience of applying work study successfully.