lab+10


 * Write three paragraphs to define the term 'ergonomics'. (3 paragraphs) **

Ergonomics is an easy way of carrying out tasks and activities at work as well as at the same time reducing stress. It’s designing product which will match the body and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the task. For instance a sitting position, how far from the table or computer placed.

Ergonomic design would initiate that the design is matching the human body and being user friendly in relation to the task. For instance an office layout or distances amongst things depends how comfortable is it for the worker and how to improve on it.

Productivity can significantly increase if employee morale is high as he or she will be more efficient in that task. Keeping in mind how important is ergonomics for instance paying attention to the work environment. Employees will reduce injuries and stress and working to their best ability.


 * What is the 'Gilbreth system of motion analysis' (1 paragraph) **

The Gilbreth System of Motion Analysis is developed by Lilian Gilbreth which was later expanded by Taylor. This was focused on the workplace mostly workers in factories by for instance reducing unnecessary movements. A technique which was implemented was bricklayers in which productivity had risen to substantial level and reducing halts and injuries. It was basically where the task of lifting the brick was dealt with and giving to the worker eliminating a step.

Henry Ford was the founder of Ford Car Company and was influenced significantly by Frederick Taylor who was specialized in efficiency expertise. Frederick Taylor helped him in the assembly line in changing the way of production process of the car. The task was broken down and specialized for each worker increasing efficiency and speed tremendously in the simplest of ways.
 * Who was Henry Ford influenced by the efficiency expert, Frederick Taylor? (2 paragraphs) **

This was implemented by Ford taking Taylors inspiration and idea in the factory plant. Higher wages were paid by Ford as the time taken to produce automobile was greatly reduced.

1. Efficiency- best way of completion of task 2. Calculability-quantity above quality 3. Predictability- standardized services 4. Control- consistent and standardized in employees
 * What are the four basic principles of McDonaldization? (List of 4) **