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. 1978 Jan;66(1):19–23.

Work analysis by random sampling.

J L Divilbiss, P C Self
PMCID: PMC225293  PMID: 626793

Abstract

Random sampling of work activities using an electronic random alarm mechanism provided a simple and effective way to determine how time was divided between various activities. At each random alarm the subject simply recorded the time and the activity. Analysis of the data led to reassignment of staff functions and also resulted in additional support for certain critical activities.

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