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Performance assessment of human resource by integration of HSE and ergonomics and EFQM management system: A fuzzy-based approach

Mohsen Sadegh Amalnick (Department of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran)
Mansour Zarrin (Department of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran)

International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance

ISSN: 0952-6862

Article publication date: 13 March 2017

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to present an integrated framework for performance evaluation and analysis of human resource (HR) with respect to the factors of health, safety, environment and ergonomics (HSEE) management system, and also the criteria of European federation for quality management (EFQM) as one of the well-known business excellence models.

Design/methodology/approach

In this study, an intelligent algorithm based on adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) along with fuzzy data envelopment analysis (FDEA) are developed and employed to assess the performance of the company. Furthermore, the impact of the factors on the company’s performance as well as their strengths and weaknesses are identified by conducting a sensitivity analysis on the results. Similarly, a design of experiment is performed to prioritize the factors in the order of importance.

Findings

The results show that EFQM model has a far greater impact upon the company’s performance than HSEE management system. According to the obtained results, it can be argued that integration of HSEE and EFQM leads to the performance improvement in the company.

Practical implications

In current study, the required data for executing the proposed framework are collected via valid questionnaires which are filled in by the staff of an aviation industry located in Tehran, Iran.

Originality/value

Managing HR performance results in improving usability, maintainability and reliability and finally in a significant reduction in the commercial aviation accident rate. Also, study of factors affecting HR performance authorities participate in developing systems in order to help operators better manage human error. This paper for the first time presents an intelligent framework based on ANFIS, FDEA and statistical tests for HR performance assessment and analysis with the ability of handling uncertainty and vagueness existing in real world environment.

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Acknowledgements

The authors are grateful for the valuable comments and suggestions from the respected reviewers. Their valuable comments and suggestions have enhanced the strength and significance of this paper. Also, the authors are grateful for the support provided by the College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Iran.

Citation

Sadegh Amalnick, M. and Zarrin, M. (2017), "Performance assessment of human resource by integration of HSE and ergonomics and EFQM management system: A fuzzy-based approach", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 30 No. 2, pp. 160-174. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHCQA-06-2016-0089

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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