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human engineering  

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  • Human engineering is a field of study that aims to adapt work to human beings. Two objectives are usually associated with human engineering interventions: improvements in performance (e.g., efficiency, quality, efficacy) and the safeguarding of human values (e.g., safety, health, comfort, well-being). [Source: International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies; Human Engineering]

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