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Development work for quality and ergonomics.

J Eklund1

  • 1Quality and Human-Systems Engineering and Centre for Studies of Humans, Technology and Organization, Linköping University, Sweden. jorek@ikp.liu.se

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|December 29, 2000
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Summary
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Employee participation in development work enhances work quality and company performance. However, challenges in integration and potential negative outcomes like increased stress require further organizational development for lasting success.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Human Factors Engineering

Background:

  • The 'quality movement' emphasizes employee involvement in improving work activities and production tasks.
  • Development work, from a quality perspective, supports enhanced working conditions and ergonomics.
  • Previous research indicates a theoretical link between development work and improved job characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To classify development work within participative problem-solving frameworks.
  • To explore the theoretical consistency of development work with rewarding job characteristics.
  • To review empirical evidence on the impact of development work on work and company performance.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and theoretical analysis of 'development work'.
  • Classification of development work based on participative problem-solving models.
  • Synthesis of findings from empirical studies on work and company performance.

Main Results:

  • Development work is theoretically linked to improved job quality and empirically to better work and company performance.
  • Criticism includes difficulties in organizational integration and sustainability of changes.
  • Potential negative outcomes such as increased stress and work intensification were noted.

Conclusions:

  • Development work is a significant innovation with considerable potential for improving work environments.
  • Further development of organizational models and practical applications is crucial for realizing the full benefits.
  • Addressing challenges in integration and mitigating negative side effects are key for long-term success.