Ergonomics: An Introduction

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Ergonomics is that branch of science which seeks to turn human-machine antagonism into human machine synergy. Ergonomics is more than improving health and safety, illness and injury through redesign of the workplace. It is simultaneously concerned with business efficiency optimization, improving productivity and cost-effectiveness through optimizing the match between the systems (organizations, environments – physical, psychological and social) and the people for the mutual benefit of all. Ergonomists contribute to the design of tasks, jobs, products and environments in order to make them compatible with the needs, abilities and limitations of people. Ergonomics has three well-recognized domains – Physical Ergonomics, Cognitive Ergonomics and Organizational Ergonomics. Organizational Ergonomics covers optimization of socio-technical systems, organizational structures, policies and processes in communication, work design, team work, participatory design, co-operative work and management. The book focuses on the various dimensions of ergonomics, to provide the readers a bird s eye view of ergonomics in the form of well-written articles by experts in a synchronized format. The book will cater to the needs of practicing managers, management experts, employers, employees, health personnel, policy makers as well as ergonomists, environmental and OH specialists. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sanjeev Kumar Singh

Sanjeev Kumar Singh holds a PhD and a postgraduate degree in personnel management and industrial relations. He has over fifteen years of diverse industrial, academic, research and consultancy experience. Currently, he is working as Faculty Member at Icfai Business School Research Centre, Kolkata. Prior to joining Icfai, he has been associated with organizations like Diamond & Gem Development Corporation; Scientific Diamonds Ltd.; The OMD Company Ltd.; BSL Company Ltd. (Under Administrative Control of Ministry of Steel); Small Industries Service Institute (Under Ministry of Industry); Central Board for Worker's Education (sponsored by Ministry of Labour) etc. He also teaches 'HRM', 'Global HRM', and 'Strategic HRM' at Icfai Business School, Kolkata. He has edited six books published by the Icfai University Press. He has also authored two books - "Human Resource Development in India" (self published) and "Human Resource Development " published by Atlantic, New Delhi. He has published research papers in several refereed journals. His areas of interest include management development, entrepreneurial motivational techniques, industrial psychology, development economics, behavioral sciences and management consulting.

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Title
Ergonomics: An Introduction
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8131408329
Length
212p.
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