A study on subsidiary behaviour in monotonous work.

Several investigations have been made in soft drink plants during the past 2 years (1970-71) by carrying out the critical flicker fusion test (CFF), performance test (rejection rate of defective bottles) and observation of subsidiary behaviour (looking around, napping, chattering, etc.). Subsidiary behaviour appears to be a compensatory motion, the occurrence of which was related to a low level of worker's consciousness in the monotonous work. Subsidiary behaviour is considered an escape behaviour from monotony and is required as a stimulus which may relieve the feeling of monotony. The monotonous work was confirmed in close observation of the subsidiary behaviours. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]