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Work organization and ergonomics.

P Carayon1, M J Smith

  • 1Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 53706, USA. carayon@engr.wisc.edu

Applied Ergonomics
|December 29, 2000
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This study applies Balance Theory to understand how business trends like restructuring and technology impact work organization and ergonomics. It explores managing change in evolving work environments.

Area of Science:

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

Background:

  • Sociotechnical and business trends significantly influence modern work environments.
  • Traditional work organization models face challenges from new business paradigms.
  • Ergonomics and work system design require adaptation to these evolving trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of key sociotechnical and business trends on work organization and ergonomics.
  • To expand Balance Theory for application in organizational design.
  • To examine change management processes within organizations.

Main Methods:

  • Application of Balance Theory (Smith and Carayon-Sainfort, 1989) for analysis.
  • Examination of trends including corporate restructuring, new work forms, workforce diversity, and ICT.

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  • Discussion of organizational design principles and change process methodologies.

    • Main Results:

    • Sociotechnical trends necessitate a re-evaluation of work systems and organizational structures.
    • Balance Theory provides a framework for understanding the interplay between work system design and organizational dynamics.
    • Effective change management requires specific elements and methods tailored to organizational contexts.

    Conclusions:

    • Adaptation of work organization and ergonomics is crucial in response to business and sociotechnical shifts.
    • Balance Theory can be extended to encompass organizational design, offering a holistic perspective.
    • Strategic design of change processes is essential for navigating organizational evolution and ensuring positive outcomes.