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EMPLOYMENT PSYCHOLOGY 
Posture. Standing, sitting, stooping, walking, climb- 
ing, 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 ma- 
chinery, 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, companion- 
ship. 
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 equi- 
table? 
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.