Scheduling hourly work times using the "first-hour principle" ensures that no excess labor will be used during the work shift.

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The "first-hour principle" is not a recognized scheduling method that guarantees no excess labor will be used during a work shift. Effective labor scheduling requires ongoing adjustment and forecasting to match labor needs with demand, which cannot be ensured by any single principle.

Scheduling Hourly Work Times Using the "First-Hour Principle" Ensures That