![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
An investigation study of ergonomic factors effects on workers in industries in the southern region of Jordan
Other Title(s)
دراسة استقصائية حول تأثير العامل البشري على انجاز العمال على الصناعة في منطقة جنوب الأردن
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
Qublan, Mahmud Muhammad
al-Katatbih, Ahmad Ali
al-Jaf, Wala Jawdat Ali
University
Mutah University
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department
Engineering Management Programe
University Country
Jordan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2008
English Abstract
The idea of this study was to help evaluating the ergonomic role in some of Jordanian industries and how to improve the productivity and employee's satisfaction, The main objective of the study was to enhance the workers performance by studying the worker's ergonomic factors at the work place and improving it.
The procedures used to achieve these objectives were : developing a questionnaire of the factors that fit the Jordanian conditions needed to be measured, and a statistical analysis to find results, conclusion and recommendations.
The study investigated major factories in the south of Jordan (Cement, Potash factories and two new clothes factories).
The study found that safety and security at work place variable scored the highest level of the respondent's answers with mean (3.0515), and found that work exhaustion and management satisfaction scored the lowest level with mean (2.4035).
The researcher noticed proximity between the Pearson's correlation of the management satisfaction, motivations and performance.
There was impact of the independent variables (worker's complaints, and rewards and motivations) on the worker's performance.
It is recommended that the management and employees should be aware of ergonomics.
Lt also emphasized on redesign of work place, machines, and environment under studies of ergonomic factors to improve workers condition, and enhancing the communication between management and employees.
Main Subjects
Topics
No. of Pages
60
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Chapter one : Theoretical background.
Chapter two : Literature review.
Chapter three : Design and methodology.
Chapter four : The findings of the study.
Chapter five : Discussion of results.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Hamad, Danah Ghazi. (2008). An investigation study of ergonomic factors effects on workers in industries in the southern region of Jordan. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Mutah University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-304449
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Hamad, Danah Ghazi. An investigation study of ergonomic factors effects on workers in industries in the southern region of Jordan. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Mutah University. (2008).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-304449
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Hamad, Danah Ghazi. (2008). An investigation study of ergonomic factors effects on workers in industries in the southern region of Jordan. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Mutah University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-304449
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-304449