LAB10

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 * Write three paragraphs to define the term 'ergonomics'**

Ergonomics is an equipment that fits various human bodies. Cognitive aspects and human body movements fall under the ergonomics umbrella. Ergonomic design is created so that it is comfortable and easy-to-use for many people without being strained. “Human Scale Ergonomics” showed the differences between ergonomic design as well as poorly developed design of materials found in the office place. Ergonomic design considers people’s needs and can be modified to work for them.

Focused majorly on office related jobs where people sit in the same position for long time periods that can cause health issues if they are not taken care of properly. A low chair will strain the back and neck to look up at the monitor or writing on the table. If the office has uncomfortable ergonomics it will result in de-motivation and loss of important work force.The most important business concern of ergonomics is the productivity.

By improving the match between the work environment and the employee, you can expect improved employee comfort, reduced chances for occupational injuries, improved productivity, and improved employee job satisfaction. Human characteristics, such as height, weight, and proportions are considered, as well as information about human hearing and sight.

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 * What is the 'Gilbreth system of motion analysis'**

The Gilbreth system of motion analysis emerged as a result of fatigue and motion studies on the process of bricklayers. The method involved "stooping" to pick up the bricks and cements, walking and reaching. Excessive stooping and fatigue resulted in workers suffering from stress related injuries.Gilbreth studied the workers motions and the delays in the current motion process and planned a new process that involved his patented non stooping platform scaffold.

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 * What are the four basic principles of McDonaldization?**

1) Efficiency: reaching a specific end rapidly with the least amount of cost or effort. 2) Calculability: emphasis placed on quantity rather than quality 3) Control: everything is pre-packaged, pre-measured and automatically controlled to a point where the human employee in not required to think but follow the instructions. 4) Predictability: structuring the work environment so that surprise and differentness do not influence or affect our sensibilities.