Chapter 3 Human Factors and Ergonomics for Business Sustainability

Abstract

The International Ergonomics Association (IEA)'s definition of HF/E includes the following:Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance … Organizational ergonomics is concerned with the optimization of sociotechnical systems, including their organizational structures, policies, and processes. (IEA Council, 2000)

Citation

Brown, C. and Legg, S. (2011), "Chapter 3 Human Factors and Ergonomics for Business Sustainability", Eweje, G. and Perry, M. (Ed.) Business and Sustainability: Concepts, Strategies and Changes (Critical Studies on Corporate Responsibility, Governance and Sustainability, Vol. 3), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 59-79. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2043-9059(2011)0000003011