An international nomenclature for forest work study

Rolf Björheden; Michael A. Thompson

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An international nomenclature for forest work study

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Authors:

Rolf Björheden, Michael A. Thompson

Year:

2000

Type:

Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Proceeings, IUFRO 1995 S3 : 04 subject area : 20th World Congress, Caring for the Forest: Research in a Changing World. 1995 August 6-12; Tampere, Finland. Miscellaneous Report 422. Orono, ME : University of Maine: 190-215.

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Abstract

Knowledge gained in the study of forest work is used to improve operational efficiency through better planning and control of future work. Internationally recognized standard methods for recording, evaluating and reporting performance in forest work will greatly enhance the usefulness of this information to managers and planners. A subcommittee of IUFRO Working Party $3.04.02 (Work study; payment, labour productivity) has completed work on a standard nomenclature for time and cost concepts (Appendix I). This report outlines the details of the nomenclature agreed upon. Of particular interest is the relationship between observed time and standard time. The nomenclature in this document is used to develop unbiased estimates through direct observation. The observed times that result can then be used to develop standard times. This process does not destroy observed information; therefore, this nomenclature is considered compatible with both observed and standard time systems.

Keywords

Standards, nomenclature, work study, productivity, cost, forest operations

Citation

Björheden, Rolf; Thompson, Michael A. 2000. An international nomenclature for forest work study. In: Proceeings, IUFRO 1995 S3 : 04 subject area : 20^th World Congress, Caring for the Forest: Research in a Changing World. 1995 August 6-12; Tampere, Finland. Miscellaneous Report 422. Orono, ME : University of Maine: 190-215.