CCT333_Lab+10


 * CCT333 Tutorial 10 Wiki Questions: **

//1.Write three paragraphs to define the term 'ergonomics'. (3 paragraphs) //

// 2. What is the 'Gilbreth system of motion analysis' (1 paragraph) //

// 3. How was Henry Ford influenced by the efficiency expert, Frederick Taylor? (2 paragraphs) //

// 4. What are the four basic principles of McDonaldization? (List of 4) //

1. Ergonomics in relation to the workplace is finding new ways to improve productivity while reducing fatigue and discomfort. This may involve the way a workplace is setup which may include how the chair is placed (i.e. distance of your desk), how your keyboard and mouse is situated on your desk, the distance between you and your computer screen.

Furthermore, ergonomics is related to the body movements and finding ways to reduce tension on the joints in the body. When sitting at a desk all day, you can easily get cramped up in areas of your body that are feeling tension. This may include your neck and shoulders, having tension here may be from typing on a computer all day. Another area in which you may have alot of tension in is your back, if you are not comfortable in a chair and your back isn't adequately supported you may find yourself with back problems.

Lastly, ergonomics is an applied science which examines the fit of equipments and people. There is technology out there that is ergonomically fitting for those working at a desk. For example, there are keyboards with pads to rest your wrists on when typing. There are also mouse pads that have the same type of design. As for the chairs used at desktops these may be constructed in a way where there are padding on the back, possible padding on the arms of the chair, reclining abilities and height adjustments. This is equipment added to the workplace in order to fit people.

 2. The Gilbreth system of motion analysis emerged as a result of fatigue and motion studies on the process of bricklayers. The method involved"stooping" to pick up the bricks and cements, walking and reaching. The Maison then performed a careful inspection to determine the best side to lay it. Excessive stooping and fatiguing resulted in workers suffering from repetitive stress injuries.Gilbreth studied the workers motions and the delays in the current motion process and planned a new process that involved his patented non stooping platform scaffold.

3. Ford's innovative thinking was closely related to Frederick  Taylor's approach of "scientific management" that takes an analytical perspective to  production processes in order to optimize production output, without necessarily regarding the workers as people.

This approach brought on massive improvements in terms of productivity, which then led to lower prices for cars, which allowed the products to enter major adoption. The process innovation of the assembly line directly influenced the success of the model T as individual product on the market.

4, The four basic principles of McDonaldlization include:
 * **Efficiency** – the optimal method for accomplishing a task
 * **Calculability** – objective should be quantifiable rather than subjective
 * **Predictability** – standardized and uniform services
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">**Control** – standardized and uniform employees