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Assessing the compatibility of work system factors through an integrative model: a case study
Scott Wallace1, Christin Shoaf, Ashraf M Genaidy
1Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Nuclear Engineering, University of Cincinnati, OH 45221-0072, USA.
Summary
Work Factor Compatibility (WFC) theory links human performance to work system elements. Work Factor Analysis (WFA) measures this compatibility, identifying areas for workplace improvement.
Area of Science:
- Industrial Engineering
- Human Factors Engineering
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Human performance is influenced by multifaceted work system components.
- Existing models often lack integration of diverse human performance factors.
- Work Factor Compatibility (WFC) theory offers a unified framework.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and test the Work Factor Analysis (WFA) tool.
- To assess the WFC index in a real-world manufacturing setting.
- To identify specific work system areas for potential enhancement.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Work Factor Analysis (WFA) survey instrument.
- Administration of WFA to employees in a manufacturing operation.
- Analysis of survey data to calculate the WFC index.
Main Results:
- Preliminary testing of the WFA tool was successfully conducted.
- The study provided initial data on WFC in a manufacturing context.
- Identified specific work system components influencing WFC.
Conclusions:
- WFA is a viable tool for assessing Work Factor Compatibility.
- The findings support WFC theory's applicability in industrial settings.
- Further research is recommended to refine WFA and explore its broader implications.
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