Work Study may be defined as a combination of (1) methods study, which is a prerequisite to (2) work measurement. Most organizations include an industrial engineering or similar department for conducting their work study programs. In general, there is a declining percentage of employees doing work study as the size of the firm increases. (EB)

Management must maintain a continuity of communication, with particular emphasis on the importance of the individual and his/her relationships to the overall picture. (Author)

Various test validation alternatives available to the small company are presented, along with a series of questions, the purpose of which is to help the small company focus on the type of test validation for which it is best suited. A case study is described to serve as a model. (Author)