Synergism of Ergonomics, Safety, and Quality - A Behavioral Cybernetic Analysis

• Autorzy: Smith T. J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This report extends a control systems or cybernetic model of behavior to the behavior of groups of many individuals - organizations and institutions - operating together with technology as complex sociotechnical (ST) systems. The premise is that the level of quality in performance of a complex ST system is predicated upon the degree to which its organizational design incorporates elements of a closed-loop behavioral control system: control goals and objectives, sensory receptors, sensory feedback, learning and memory, effectors, and sensory feedback control. From a control systems perspective, ergonomics is essential to effective organizational self-regulation. If working conditions are poorly designed, work performance and safety and quality outcomes cannot be closely controlled. Conversely, as shown by field evidence, good design promotes synergism between ergonomics, safety, and quality as a closed-loop consequence of effective employee and organizational self-control of system performance, safety, and quality.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

ergonomics management; safety management; hazard management; quality management; sociotechnical system; synergism; breakthrough performance; behavioral cybernetics

PL

ergonomia; zarządzanie bezpieczeństwem; zarządzanie zagrożeniami; zarządzanie jakością

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 1999
• Tom: Vol. 5, No. 2
• Strony: 247--278
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 35 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Smith T. J.

• University of Minnesota, USA

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