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... know about the importance of ergonomics... name essential influencing variables on work satisfaction... distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and explain the necessity of this differentiation... explain the importance of ressources and strain... name coping strategies (primary, secondary and tertiary prevention) for strains... reflect on group processes
Work science is an interdisciplinary discipline derived from engineering and looks at the subject of work from different angles. The aim of work science is to design work that is both humane as well as efficient / effective.The object of work science is therefore to analyze existing working conditions, to systematically process them and to provide measures for possible improvements. Here, two different perspectives can be assumed: On the one hand, work can be adapted to people. This involves analyzing people's abilities, skills and characteristics and adapting the workplaces, workflows and environment accordingly. Ergonomics plays a key role here. The second perspective, adapting people to work, is about ensuring that people can meet the demands of the job and are motivated to do it. Both perspectives are essential.
The course encompasses the following topics:
Online video, guest lecture, face-to-face Q&A sessions, excersises
Attendance:
Participation in introductionary session is obligatory. It's not necessary to assign yourself to a group.Students who are not present in the introductionary session (and are not excused) are automatically signed off.
Due to the pandemic, the format of the course may change.
active participation during Q&A sessions in the classroom, exams, exercises
Prior completion of "Grundlagen der Betriebs- und Unternehmensführung" is recommended.
