Macroergonomics : theory, methods, and applications / edited by Hal W. Hendrick, Brian M. Kleiner.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hendrick, Hal W.

Kleiner, Brian M., 1959-

Series:

Human factors and ergonomics.

Human factors and ergonomics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (432 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Mahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, c2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book's primary objective is to provide a comprehensive coverage of ergonomics in overall work system analysis and design. It provides a summary of the historical development of macroergonomics. It explains how an understanding of macroergonomics can lead to improvements in such things as reducing work-related lost time accidents; and describes the methods and tools used in work system analysis and design. Throughout, the integrating theme is that the full potential of an organization--in terms of productivity, safety, health, and Quality of Work Life (QWL)--can't be met unless the overall

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Series Foreword; PART I: INTRODUCTION TO MACROERGONOMICS; PART II: MACROERGONOMIC APPLICATIONS; References; Glossary; Author Index; Subject Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 359-387) and indexes.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

1-4987-2040-4

0-429-22832-5

1-135-67083-8

1-282-32654-6

9786612326547

1-4106-1241-4

9780429228322

OCLC:

475934543