| A case study on evaluations of improvements implemented by WISE projects in the Philippines. | |
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PMID: 16610534 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of work improvements in small enterprises (WISE) on workloads and productivity, and managers' satisfaction with those projects. Participating in this study from 1994 to 1996 were 9 small enterprises, 3 metal industries, 1 car parts manufacturing, 1 garment manufacturing, 1 food processing, and a few others. Upon visiting these worksites, we carried out interviews on the implemented WISE improvements and made objective evaluations of their effect on workloads and productivity. Reductions in physical workloads were found in 4 of 6 enterprises where that factor was estimated. Productivity in most of the enterprises increased after WISE improvements. Managers' subjective satisfaction with WISE activity ranged between 50-80% on each technical item. More than 50 percent of managers came to understand the necessity of workers' involvement and understanding of the activities in order to sustain activity for improvement. WISE activity can exert a beneficial influence on workload and productivity. Most of the managers were satisfied with the results. It is presumed that follow-up visits with objective estimation will provide both managers and workers with encouragement to maintain their efforts. |
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Authors:
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Hidemaro Takeyama; Toru Itani; Norihide Tachi; Toshimasa Takanishi; Tatsuki Inoue; Kensaburo Murata; Takeshi Ebara; Jose Maria Batino |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Industrial health Volume: 44 ISSN: 0019-8366 ISO Abbreviation: Ind Health Publication Date: 2006 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-04-13 Completed Date: 2006-05-16 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985065R Medline TA: Ind Health Country: Japan |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 53-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan. |
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Administrative Personnel
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psychology Cooperative Behavior Health Promotion / organization & administration* Humans Interviews as Topic Occupational Health* Organizational Case Studies* Philippines Program Evaluation* Questionnaires Workplace |
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