Human Factors in Organizational Design and Management of Industrial Plants

Brian M. Kleiner and Hal W. Hendrick
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Brian M. Kleiner: Virginia Tech, USA
Hal W. Hendrick: University of Southern California, USA

International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction (IJTHI), 2008, vol. 4, issue 1, 113-127

Abstract: Twenty-five years ago a group of ergonomics scientists predicted the future of the profession and the needed professional response to the anticipated conditions. One of the major conclusions was that organizational design and management factors would be increasingly important. Industry is one domain in which this need has materialized. This article reviews the fundamental concepts having to do with organizational design and management in ergonomics. Specifically, models and methods related to structure and process are described for the analysis and design of complex work systems. Finally, case studies are briefly presented to help validate and illustrate the perspective and methods recommended.

Date: 2008
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