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EMPLOYMENT PSYCHOLOGY
Posture. Standing, sitting, stooping, walking, climbing,
 reaching, lifting, kneeling.
Speed. Quick, moderate, slow, variations in speed.
Necessity for turning out work extremely fast to meet
an emergency.
Accuracy. Coarse, fine, exacting. Possibility of loss
through inaccuracy.
Automaticity. Varied, routine, monotonous, mixed.
Health hazards. Nerve strain, eye strain, physical
strain (heavy, medium, light), moisture, heat, dust,
fumes, acids, exposure to weather.
Accident hazards. Slippery floors, unguarded machinery,
 pointed tools, rapidly moving objects, liability
to burns.
Disagreeable features. Dirt, noise, oil, and others
included above. Vibration. Fatigue. What are the
most frequent or serious grievances?
Agreeable features. Cleanliness, prestige, companionship.

Social features. Does the employee work alone or
with others? Is he permitted to talk? How close is
the supervision over him?
Standards of output. What standards must be met?
How are quotas set? Is inspection uniform and equitable?

7. Pay
Method. Monthly, weekly, biweekly, daily, hourly,
piece-rate, guaranteed hourly minimum plus bonus,
check or cash.
Rate. Average earnings, range of pay, starting pay,
maximum obtainable. How often are advances in pay
given?
Bonuses and premiums. When given? How much?
On what basis?
Penalties. For absence, tardiness, infringement of
rules, spoilage.
8. NON-FINANCIAL INCENTIVES AND REWARDS
Social rewards for good work. Incentives to speed
and high quality of output. Prestige connected with the
job.