ABSTRACT
An in depth review of social ergonomics- also known as organizational ergonomics- this book discusses the optimization of sociotechnical systems, including their organizational structures, policies, and processes. The relevant topics include communication, crew resource management, work design, design of working times, teamwork, participatory design, community ergonomics, cooperative work, new work paradigms, organizational culture, virtual organizations, telework, and quality management.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part Section I|127 pages
Perception and Design of Spaces
chapter Chapter 2|9 pages
An Exploration about Interior Ambience Based on User-centered Design Approach
chapter Chapter 3|10 pages
Architecture as an Expression of Equity Polices in Manufacturing Plants in Poland
chapter Chapter 4|10 pages
Paradise Ambiance in Interactive Art: A Case Study of the National Palace Museum in Taipei
chapter Chapter 7|11 pages
Using Mental Models and Ergonomics to Analyze Chinese Opera Performing Skills
chapter Chapter 8|10 pages
Perceptual Mechanisms of Transparency Recognition as Measures of Increased Human Spatial Orientation
chapter Chapter 9|10 pages
The Issue of the Range of Vision in Design of Grandstands at the Contemporary Stadiums
chapter Chapter 11|10 pages
Large Scale Architecture. Design Human Factors and Ergonomics Aspects Based on State-of-the-Art Structures
chapter Chapter 13|6 pages
Facades and Multimedia Screens in Contemporary Architecture – Ergonomics of Use
part Section II|105 pages
Ergonomics in Industrial Quality
chapter Chapter 15|10 pages
Development of Virtual Instructors for Enhancing Nuclear Power Plant Personnel Training Quality
chapter Chapter 16|6 pages
Applications of Ecological Interface Design on an Advanced Main Control Room
chapter Chapter 17|8 pages
Safety Oriented Voice- based Interface for Vehicle's AV Systems: Talking Car System
chapter Chapter 20|7 pages
Subjective Perceived Depth Measurement and Visual Comfort Evaluation for Viewing Stereoscopic Films
part Section III|31 pages
Human Factors in Terrorism
part Section IV|60 pages
Enterprise ICT and Work
chapter Chapter 29|10 pages
The Influence of Enterprise Resource Planning in Role Management – Case Study in a Given Portuguese Industry
chapter Chapter 32|9 pages
The Assessment Criteria of the Ergonomic Quality of Anthropotechnical Mega-systems
chapter Chapter 34|10 pages
Factors Adversely Affected the Productivity of Software Designers Applying CASE Tools
part Section V|49 pages
Adapting for Special Groups
chapter Chapter 35|7 pages
Optimization of Gifted and Talented Students' Activity: Cognitive and Organizational View
chapter Chapter 36|10 pages
Hybrid Design Model of E-learning Course at Education Institution Based on SECI Model
chapter Chapter 37|10 pages
Careers and Further Education of Engineers against the Background of Globalization
part Section VI|57 pages
Flexible Work Force and Work Schedule
chapter Chapter 40|11 pages
Social and Organizational Ergonomics and Temporary Work in Industrial Firms
chapter Chapter 43|10 pages
Influence of the Social Role of an Employee on Working Time Configuration
chapter Chapter 44|10 pages
Agent-based Planning and Simulation-based Assessment to Improve the Work-Life Balance of Hospital Staff
part Section VII|53 pages
Adapting for Special Groups
chapter Chapter 46|8 pages
Design for All on Board: Boat Design in the Era of Access for (Almost) Everybody
chapter Chapter 48|7 pages
Designing Wearable and Environmental Systems for Elderly Monitoring at Home
part Section VIII|50 pages
Ship Design
chapter Chapter 52|9 pages
10 Meters Daysailer “for All”. Sustainable Technological Solutions for Easy Navigation
chapter Chapter 53|10 pages
Discussion of Issues Relevant to the Ergonomics of a 50 Ft. Sailing Yacht
chapter Chapter 54|9 pages
UCD vs ECD: from “User” to “Experiencer” Centered-Approach in Sailing Yacht Design
part Section IX|121 pages
Changes at the Organizational Level
chapter Chapter 56|10 pages
Ergonomics Aspects of CSR in System Shaping the Quality of Work Environment
chapter Chapter 57|11 pages
A Process-Driven Socio- Technical Approach to Engineering High- Performance Organisations
chapter Chapter 64|9 pages
Determinants of Integration Strategies in HRM after Mergers & Acquisitions in Pharmaceutical Sector
chapter Chapter 65|9 pages
Exploring Resilient Team Processes in Control Room Teams of a Nuclear Power Plant
part Section X|85 pages
New Ways of Work
chapter Chapter 73|4 pages
A New Way to Establish Ergonomics Expertise in Manufacturing Locations Without Ergonomists
chapter Chapter 75|10 pages
Towards an Adaptive Office Environment: Effects of Sound and Color of Light on Performance and Well-being
part Section XI|75 pages
User Experience, Comfort and Emotion