Efficient Labor Utilization in a Developing Economy

1 October 1970

journal article
research article
Published by SAGE Publications in Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Vol. 12 (5) , 499-501
https://doi.org/10.1177/001872087001200511

Abstract

The average output from a worker cannot be greater than the available energy resources, expressed in terms of food intake surplus to normal living requirements. National, social, and economic patterns in an underdeveloped country prevent rapid changes in food intake, but more efficient use of the available work capacity is possible. Estimates are given to suggest production increases of up to four times current levels while remaining competitive with more advanced producing countries.

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Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 1968
THE COSTPRICE OF FOOD CALORIES FOR HEAVY WORK
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