NIGHT WORK SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFECTS

Author: R. B. Solanki

Survival and growth of industrial organizations require that the unit cost of production should be minimized. Plant and equipment which need huge investment and run the risk of rapid obsolescence must aim at minimizing ' down - time ', with a view to maximizing productivity. Such plant and machinery must be used uninterruptedly necessitating shift working involving work at night too. Further, there might be a technological necessity in the case of continuous process industries to operate round the clock. Besides, there has been a growing demand for certain services, such as medical care, transportation, security, etc. to be provided round the clock. Thus the case for night-shift work is clear .

 Contents: Introduction  Work Planning Conceptual Framework Work Review of Existing Literature   Economic Effects of Night Work. Social Cost of Night Work Conclusions and Recommendations.

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