Työtutkimukset
Työtutkimukset, often translated as work studies or time and motion studies, is a management discipline concerned with developing and applying methods to improve efficiency in industrial and service operations. The core objective is to systematically analyze human labor in conjunction with other means of production to achieve the most efficient utilization of resources. This typically involves breaking down a job into its constituent tasks and then examining each task to identify the most effective, economical, and simplest method of performing it.
The foundational principles of työtutkimukset were largely developed in the early 20th century by figures like
Modern työtutkimukset encompasses a broader range of techniques beyond simple timekeeping, including methods engineering, work sampling,