Ergonomic aspects of work management in the context of changing conditions of the external environment of enterprises
[ 1 ] Instytut Inżynierii Bezpieczeństwa i Jakości, Wydział Inżynierii Zarządzania, Politechnika Poznańska | [ P ] employee
2024
scientific article / paper
english
- work management
- ergonomic approach
- external environment
EN Purpose: The main aim of the article was to examine the impact of changing conditions in the external environment of the enterprise on work management in an ergonomic context. Design/methodology/approach: As part of the research undertaken in this article, a literature review was carried out on the external environment of enterprises and the ergonomic aspect in work management. Then interviews were also conducted with representatives of large Polish enterprises, through which changes in work organization were discussed, referring to selected aspects of the external environment. Seven cases were examined taking into account the established interview scenario. Findings: The research results were used to draw general conclusions about the impact of the external environment of companies on the management of ergonomic aspects of work. They also allowed to identify factors that are important from the point of view of planning activities aimed at improving ergonomics at workstations, taking into account changes outside the company. Research limitations/implications: A limitation of the research undertaken may certainly be the small research sample. The research was designed as a case study but could be extended to other companies. Another direction in the development of the presented research may also be to take into account other groups of external factors that may influence management through ergonomics in enterprises. Practical implications: The research results may be used in planning ergonomic activities in companies of various industries. Awareness of the influence of external factors on these activities may facilitate their better recognition and inclusion in management processes. Originality/value: The article focuses on factors in the external environment of the company that may influence the ergonomic aspect of work management. Typically, research focuses on internal factors (especially organizational ones) influencing ergonomic interventions.
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