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

The matching of the Job to the worker, and product to the user is known as the “Ergonomics”.

The study of Ergonomic refers to the working situation and how it affects the workers and the quality of work itself.

Ergonomics can be applied to both, the product as well as the services. And this study of Ergonomics is focused on improving the work, working conditions and the quality of work.


 * What is the 'Gilbreth system of motion analysis' (1 paragraph) **

Gilberth’s system of motion analysis focuses on reducing the amount of unnecessary motion in order to increase the efficiency of work. This is exemplified through the example of brick layering since the reduction in the amount of unnecessary motion resulted in an increase in the number of bricks laid per hour.


 * Who was Henry Ford influenced by the efficiency expert, Frederick Taylor? (2 paragraphs) **

Fredrick Taylor believed that people are naturally lazy and unwilling to work hence they had to be under a superior control in order to ensure and maximize productivity.

Henry Ford was inspired by Taylor’s idea and came up with the idea of his own which was focused on specialization and division of labor. This phenomenon required task to be divided and supervised by the management. It leads to the increase in the productivity of the company.


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


 * 1, Calculatability **


 * 2, Predictability **


 * 3,Efficiency **


 * 4,Non-human technology. **