Motivation Theory and Ergonomics The study by Szalma (2014) entitled "On the Application of Motivation Theory to Human Factors/Ergonomics: Motivational Design Principles for Human-Technology Interaction" proposes a set of principles and gu Continue Reading...
The literature review was finally released in a document called "Scientific Support Documentation for the Revised 1991 NIOSH Lifting Equation: Technical Contract Reports, May 8, 1991." (Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation) Thi Continue Reading...
Safety Ergonomics in the Workplace The yearly worldwide trouble of one hundred million occupational injuries and diseases imposes upon national productivities, business efficiencies and employees' health and well-being, in Australia. Manual handlin Continue Reading...
Professional Journal Field Ergonomics Arti The article critiqued in this document is entitled "Workplace economics." It was authored by representatives from the American Chiropractic Association -- although a specific author is not identified. This Continue Reading...
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a complex medical condition that affects about 5 million American people. The condition is characterized by "chronic widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, stiffness, impaired memory and concentration, anxiety and Continue Reading...
ergonomics in the practice of dentistry, focusing on tendinitis. Improper ergonomics exacerbates a tendency to acquire tendinitis and other musculoskeletal concerns. In particular, the lack of hand and wrist supports during dental work is related to Continue Reading...
designing tools to be used by consumers or workers, it is widely assumed that the product must be both visually appealing as well as ergonomically functional. In certain workplace applications, if specific tools are not used, injuries may occur. Pre Continue Reading...
They added newer constructs to a PSC model developed earlier by Gershon and his colleagues (2000), which unveiled the relationship of safety and security aspects and linked it with work performance. They found that when hospital staff used the Gersh Continue Reading...
Ideally, Zachman thinking pattern has been challenged by time and fails to address challenges in a real-time basis collectively. Such a basis would agree that a superior usage of technology is not near-change mechanism. Zachman argues that a communi Continue Reading...
business, there are a number of challenges that will face any organization. The main reason is from changes in regulations, technology and the marketplace. For executives to understand how to respond to these kinds of situations often involves exami Continue Reading...
Aging and Driving Anstey, K.J. & Wood, J. (2011). Chronological age and age-related cognitive deficits are associated with an increase in multiple types of driving errors in late life. Neuropsychology 25(5): 613-621. In "Chronological age and a Continue Reading...
Performance of the Company Annual reports Statements of corporate goals SWOT analysis of United Health Group 9A PESTEL Analysis In this paper, we present a systematic analysis of the United Health Group through a SWOT and PESTEL analysis. The a Continue Reading...
Safety and Heath in it Environments Applied Business Research: The need for Safety and Health Standards in Hazardous Working Environments in the Information Technology Businesses including IT firms are flooded with IT tools like microcomputers, pho Continue Reading...
The work environment, for example, could be conducive to this type of stress, as can the relationship with other employees and with supervisors. This type of fatigue is vastly different from the mental or physical fatigue of direct work overburden, Continue Reading...
Occupational Health and Safety in Catering Industry in Hong Kong Occupational Safety and Health The incidence rate of workplace accidents in the catering industry in Hong Kong is higher than that of other sectors, even those associated with inheren Continue Reading...
Night Vision Goggles: Fatigue and Decline Cognitive Levels Night Vision Goggles: Fatigue and Decline of Cognitive Levels In modern combat missions, the desire to operate at night is paramount because of the heightened enemy prowess against aggresso Continue Reading...
Nanomaterials Advances in Nanomaterials and Their Applications Nanomaterials, including carbon nanofibers and nanotubes, are being explored extensively for their use and application in multiple manufacturing domains. One of the most eager manufactu Continue Reading...
The research established that OSHA plays an important role in ensuring that people remain safe in the workplace. The organization is responsible for conducted inspections and responding to complaints. The research indicates that although OSHA is ins Continue Reading...
Marketing Plan for Ford Motors Company The logic is really very simple -- when a model is supposed to be for women, it has to be designed by women. It is clear that cars are now being purchased in USA for both men and women, and many times, women h Continue Reading...
CRM Flight crew resource management is the science of training flight crews to interact and communicate in a highly authoritarian environment while at the same time making use of the intelligence and professional resources of all the members of a fl Continue Reading...
Enterprise Architecture Barratt, C.C., Acheson, P., & Luken, E. (2010). Reference models in the electronic library: The Miller Learning Center at the University of Georgia. Reference Services Review 8(1), 44 The authors of this article provide Continue Reading...
, 2006). The authors used "meta-analytic" techniques in this research; twenty-three studies were fed into the meta-analysis strategies and the outcome indicates that there are "clear costs" associated with driving and speaking on a cell phone simulta Continue Reading...
Both of these devices "allow handwritten data entry including sketching with 'electronic ink' and handwriting recognition that converts scribble into typewritten text." (Wales and Zabrek, 2003) Full integration with hospital servers of these device Continue Reading...
'Little Skyscraper on the Prairie: A Rare Frank Lloyd Wright Tower-One of His Most Bizarre Buildings Ever-Rises High above the Oklahoma Plains.' The Atlantic Monthly, vol. 302, p. 8. Eger, J.M. 2006, March-April. 'Building Creative Communities: T Continue Reading...
Flight Deck Human-Machine Interface - "What to Expect in the Future" This paper will analyze the issues associated with the flight deck human-machine interface. The data for this research will be collected through a number of secondary sources. Quan Continue Reading...
A one stop destination is understood as a store that offers a complete range of complementary products. As an example, supermarkets are one stop stores as they allow their customers to purchase everything from food and detergents to power tools and Continue Reading...
OXO Marketing SWOT analysis. Conduct a very brief SWOT analysis of the internal and external environments affecting the kitchen gadget industry. Be sure to summarize your findings. There is a SWOT worksheet in the Marketing Toolbox under How to Prep Continue Reading...
USA vs. India Work place design and clear measurement for rewards in the U.S.A. The importance of good design for a workplace has become very important in the world of today, and this has been highlighted by the American Society of Interior Designe Continue Reading...
NEBOSH Unit D According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the cost of workplace injuries and disease is in excess of $20 billion dollars per year. Obviously, these figures are alarming and would suggest that Occupational Health and Safety (O Continue Reading...
Browser Comparison Comparing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome The intent of this analysis is to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of Internet Explorer (IE), Google Chrome and Mozilla Continue Reading...
The authors were trying to develop a system of estimating and indexing muscle fatigue rates during static muscle contraction. The results of this study indicated that estimations were reasonably successful with some limitations that were noted. One Continue Reading...
Affordable Care Act Impact Political scandals are often wrought with unintended consequences for unsuspecting political parties. The recent IRS scandal is no different in this regard. The interesting aspect regarding the scandal is its timing relati Continue Reading...
Work-Life Balance Does Leisure Time Affect Work Performance? Employees are the most valuable asset that any organization has in their possession. Many times it is difficult for employees to balance their obligations of work, yet still maintain a fu Continue Reading...
Globalization's Affect On Public Health The objective of this study is to examine the affect of globalization on public health. Mendoza (2007) writes that the World Health Assembly (WHA) "ratified the new International Health Regulations" in May 200 Continue Reading...
drivers endure a multitude of work-related health issues due to the nature of their work. They drive consistently long hours. They must be weary of potential accidents, and do not receive high pay. This can lead to a higher than normal employee turn Continue Reading...
drivers endure a multitude of work-related health issues due to the nature of their work. They drive consistently long hours. They must be weary of potential accidents, and do not receive high pay. This can lead to a higher than normal employee turn Continue Reading...
It initially failed to attract the desired audience, but it is believed that the recent innovations of the re-launched tablet PC would ensure its success (Search Mobile Computing, 2010). While Apple stated that they were the first creators of table Continue Reading...
