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Macroegonomics: work system analysis and design.

Brian M Kleiner1

  • 1Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24601-0118, USA. bkleiner@vt.edu

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Summary
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Macroergonomics, a subdiscipline of human factors, was developed to improve work systems. It offers methods and tools that significantly enhance performance and lead to positive organizational changes.

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Area of Science:

  • Human Factors and Ergonomics
  • Organizational Design

Background:

  • Macroergonomics emerged from a 1978 Human Factors Society study, initially termed organizational design and management.
  • This subdiscipline addresses a recognized gap within human factors and ergonomics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the development of macroergonomics.
  • To explain how macroergonomics fills a void in human factors and ergonomics.

Main Methods:

  • Presentation of macroergonomics differentiators.
  • Adaptation of methods from other domains.
  • Utilization of unique macroergonomic methods.

Main Results:

  • Successful manipulation and study of work system factors in laboratory and field settings.
  • Demonstrated 60% to 90% performance impact in academic, industrial, and governmental case studies.
  • Observed positive qualitative changes, including culture shifts.

Conclusions:

  • Macroergonomics provides a valuable perspective, methods, and tools for human factors and ergonomics.
  • Enhances design, development, intervention, and implementation processes.
  • Enables human factors professionals to achieve superior outcomes and expand their macroergonomic engagement.