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A change management framework for macroergonomic field research.

Richard J Holden¹, Calvin K L Or, Samuel J Alper

¹Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1513 University Avenue, Room 3218, Madison, WI 53706, USA.

Applied Ergonomics

|April 18, 2008

Summary

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Implementing macroergonomic field research effectively requires a structured approach. Adopting a change management framework ensures high-quality implementation, mirroring successful organizational change principles.

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Area of Science:

Ergonomics
Organizational Psychology
Management Science

Background:

Macroergonomic field research is increasingly common.
Effective implementation is as crucial as methodological rigor for research success.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a systematic approach for managing macroergonomic field research implementation.
To adapt principles from change management literature for research settings.

Main Methods:

Review of change management literature.
Derivation of 30 principles for successful organizational change.
Application of these principles to macroergonomic field research practices.

Main Results:

Identified 30 key principles for managing research implementation.
Principles cover political awareness, team assembly, buy-in generation, and management support.
Provided practical suggestions for applying these principles in macroergonomic research.

Conclusions:

A change management framework offers a systematic way to manage field research implementation.
Adopting such frameworks can enhance the quality and success of macroergonomic studies.
Researchers are encouraged to develop and utilize implementation guidance frameworks.