A productivity assessment of PWD employees in a philippine company

Abstract

This study assessed and compared the work capability of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and their able counterparts that covered the following aspects of work: (a) time on task, (b) work attitude, and (c) task compatibility. It was hypothesized that PWD workers are competent and productive in the workplace if the right task is given to them. Four employees with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) working either as administrative or store clerk in a drugstore chain participated in the study. Productivity comparison was made using time study and work sampling over two days. Supervisors were also interviewed regarding attitudes and capabilities. The overall result of the work assessment done showed that the productivity of PWDs is comparable with other employees. The main challenge encountered is the occasional lack of focus and poor job matching. The disability of PWDs does not affect performance if the task assignment is carefully considered.