Successful adoption of macroergonornics in manufacturing: Using a multicriteria decision-making methodology-analytic hierarchy process

Erensal Y., Albayrak E.

HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS IN MANUFACTURING, vol.14, no.4, pp.353-377, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/hfm.20005
  • Journal Name: HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS IN MANUFACTURING
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.353-377
  • Galatasaray University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The research presented in this paper aims to support the macroergonomics adoption improvement process by developing a broader understanding of relationships between key macroergonomics factors and management styles. The methodology involves knowledge acquisition, identifying, and categorizing a holistic set of key criteria about the macroergonomics adoption process. The Analytic Hierarchy Process is suggested as a multi-attribute decision-making methodology to effectively enhance adoption of macroergonomics and to improve management decision performance in measuring and comparing the overall performance of different management styles based on macroergonomical criteria. The study found that in terms of company culture, participation, human capability, and attitudes, the best management style in improving macroergonomics adoption is Management by Values. (C) 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.