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Write three paragraphs to define the term 'ergonomics'. (3 paragraphs) Ergonomics is the study of workers in relation to the environments in which they work in. Ergonomic studies include proper seating technique to prevent back or wrist injuries when sitting In front of a computer to proper lifting techniques. The study of Ergonomics is very important human life as we deal with our daily activities. The study of Ergonomics also deals with how work can be done and how could it be done better. When we sit in front of a computer at work, if we don’t use the right seating technique, we might injure ourselves. One of the most common injuries regarding ergonomics is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The design of products using Ergonomics allows workers to optimize their output while keeping them healthy. A worker should be able to move into different but yet healthy postures.

What is the 'Gilbreth system of motion analysis' (1 paragraph) Gilbreth system of motion analysis deals with how a work is done and how could it be done with less fatigue. Here unnecessary motions are removed creating efficient ways of creating output. He talks about “brick layering”, where motions were reduced creating more bricks layered. This also reduced injuries as motions were removed.

Who was Henry Ford influenced by the efficiency expert, Frederick Taylor? (2 paragraphs) Frederick Taylor believed that humans were lazy and needed the control of management. He showed how the application of the scientific methods called for optimizing the way that tasks were performed. He thought that if we simplified our jobs enough where we could be trained to perform our jobs in specialized sequences of motions in the “best way”. Henry Ford modeled his company after the scientific method, he made the switch from the employee going to the product and made it into the product coming to the employee. Since people were performing the same jobs over and over again, it increased specialization. To make sure employees wouldn’t get tired of doing the same job over and over again, high wages were paid.

What are the four basic principles of McDonaldization? (List of 4) Efficiency Calculability Predictability Control [] [] http://www.netmba.com/mgmt/scientific/