Work Study: Volume 52 Issue 3
Table of contents
Who belongs to ergonomics? An examination of the human factors community
Rabiul Ahasan, Daniel ImbeauExamines the nature of the evolving practice of ergonomics and its aspirations to the status of profession. Identifies some of the confusions and tensions that prevent more…
Features of organizational culture in manufacturing organizations: a metaphorical analysis
Ferda Erdem, Cigdem SatirThis study examines organization culture within manufacturing organizations (from the point of weak‐strong and positive‐negative features) through the use of metaphors. These are…
Productivity tools: “horses for courses”
David McKeeWith the rise of the generalist manager, and the demise of the productivity specialist, there has been a decline in the use of “standard” productivity tools and a move towards the…
One for all: unified messaging comes of age
Roger HulmeThe number of messaging methods and media available – print, telephone, e‐mail, text messaging, fax, etc. – can result in key members of an organisation spending significant parts…
Flexible working patterns using annualised hours
M. RodriguezAn increasing number of UK companies is adopting the practice of establishing employee working patterns under a system of annualised hours to offer greater flexibility. This paper…