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
...describe pros and cons of different possibilities of compensation
...explain the importance of ressources and strain and identify coping strategies
...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, Reflections, 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, reflection, exams

Registration via TISS, no more than 70 participants will be accepted for the course.

Relevant literature:

a reader containing all relevant literature can be purchased at the introductionary session or at the secretary.

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