OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT LOOSELEAF W/ CONN
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ISBN: 9781264343898
Author: Stevenson
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 7, Problem 4DRQ
a)
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To determine: Ergonomics and its importance in
Introduction: The amount of the dependency on human effort by an organization in terms of achieving its goals is given by the work design. It is directly linked to the productivity of an organization where good work design helps in achieving high productivity.
b)
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To determine: The ways by which ergonomics can be related with quality of work life.
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