Macroergonomic Analysis of Structure

Human Factors Minute

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! Macroergonomic analysis of structure (MAS) is a method that analyzes the structure of work systems according to their compatibility with unique sociotechnical aspects. According to this methodology, the structure of a work system is conceptualized as having three core dimensions: complexity, formalization, and centralization. The analytical method also focuses onthe degree of differentiation and integration, job standardization, and the extent to which decision-making authority is shared. The analysis provides guidance on how to correct the structure for more optimal work system functioning. This can help identify how to refine the work system’s processes and ultimately improve successful human factors and ergonomics design, intervention, or implementation. This has been another Human Factors Minute! Be sure to check out our main show at our official website: https://www.humanfactorscast.media Support us on these platforms to get access to the entire Human Factors Minute library: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humanfactorscast Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hfactorspodcast Join us on Discord:https://go.humanfactorscast.media/Discord Follow us: Human Factors Cast Merchandise Store: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/p/Store/ Follow us on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/HumanFactorsCast Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HumanFactorsCast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanfactorscast Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HFactorsPodcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanFactorsCast Resources: Music by Kevin McLeod: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/

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