Question

explain what a work schedule is and who should be involved in its development and review. 180 words

Answer 1

A work schedule is a list of employees and other information such as location, working hours and responsibilities assigned for a given period of time such as a day, a week or a month. In other words it is a sheet which includes the hours days and weeks of other period of time an employee is scheduled to work at a particular job.

This schedule is very important for the smooth functioning and operation of factories, offices and other business which generally has a bigger work force. Every detail is mentioned in this schedule such as a particular employee has what job to do? When to do? Where to do? Who others will accompany him? In factories the work schedule is displayed at the entrance so that the employee can check all the details from the entry point only, prepare and present him at the job.

Scheduling of job is very important in organization such as manufacturing units, hospitals, shopping malls, security service and retail stores. The human resources are well informed about their job with the help of this schedule which keeps the organization functioning efficiently.

Who should be involved in its development and review?

The answer depends upon the type of organization and number of employees but generally the people involved in this process are listed below:

• Top management (for providing general guidelines and review of work schedule)
• Supervisors who supervise the workforce.
• Managers in organizations like retail.
• Employees (not in all organizations, but in organizations like hospital and retail industry they can be helpful in providing insights on work schedules which are being made for them)

The reviewing power should remain in the hands of management and supervisors.