question_answer 26)

What precautions should the company undertake to implement the changes? Give your answer with regard to each technique separately as enunciated in points 1 through 6 in the case problem.

Answer:

A large number of changes will not accepted by anyone. So the company should play safe while making any changes. (i) Trained staff can be appointed for few areas and workers as trained to improve efficiency levels. (ii) Production planning to be done with care. (iii) Functional foremanship can be introduced but it not lead to clear killing of initiative. Workers should be consulted for suggestions. (iv) Optimum use of method, time, motion and fatigue study should be done. (v) Standardisation can be implemented for material, machinery and features of product. (vi) Financial incentives should be provided to workers to get more work rather than adopting differential piece wage system.