After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

...describe approaches and concepts of humanization and augmentation of efficiency of work systems through optimal design and execution of human labor and apply them on practical examples
...name essential influencing variables on work satisfaction
...distinguish intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and explain the necessity of this differentiation
...describe pro's and con's of different possibilities of compensation
...explain the importance of ressources and strain
...name coping strategies (primary, secondary and tertiary prevention) for strains
...describe the trends demographic change, digitalization, flexibility and internationalization and discuss their relevance in the context of cognitive and production work
...reflect on group processes

The module teaches basic concepts of labour science:

• Ergonomics
• Work environment
• Analysis and evaluation of work
• Design of work
• Group work
• Work motivation and satisfaction
• Work behavior
• Work and health
• Future of work

lecture, AUVA workshop, reflection, in-class excersises

Participation (in the sessions and introduction) is obligatory. Students who are not present in the introductionary session are automatically signed off.

Due to the changes in the curriculum (recommended for 4th semester) there will only be 1 course in the winter term!

Active participation! Exercises will be conducted during the lecture.

active participation during classes, AUVA Workshop, written reflection of the contents, exams

Anmeldung via Tiss, es werden nicht mehr als 70 Teilnehmer_innen in den Kurs aufgenommen

Die zweite Gruppe wird erst bei Bedarf (also wenn die erste Gruppe bereits voll ist) zur Anmeldung geöffnet!

A reader with the relevant literature can be purchased for € 10,-.

Prior completion of "Grundlagen der Betriebs- und Unternehmensführung" recommended.