2007-11-09 05:12:47 · 3 answers · asked by GLM 1 in Social Science ➔ Economics
I don't think so. Productivity measured by output per hour should show little difference. Although this may depend on the particulars of the task.
I think there may be efficiency benefits however. It means 20% fewer commutes to and from works, etc.
2007-11-09 06:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why, yes there is. I notice people usually work harder in the last 3 hours of the day than they do the first 5. Having five 8 hr days means people are working harder for 15 hours, versus 12 hours.
2007-11-09 05:21:04 · answer #2 · answered by civil_av8r 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
During the depression a company tried a 6hr day to spread the work instead of laying off people. They found productivity per hour increased.
http://www.informationweek.com/story/IWK20020405S0002
This would also agree with my experience, that the longer the time I spend at work the slower I work.
2007-11-09 07:15:16 · answer #3 · answered by meg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋