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 **Write three paragraphs to define the term 'ergonomics'.**
====Ergonomics is the design of items that are most comfortable and easy on the body. Having an ergonomically correct design means that the design is comfortable to use for the body for long periods of time and different movements. ====


====Ergonomics includes physical stresses as well as environmental factors which can effect the user. Ergonomics of things like chairs varies with the environmental conditions. In the video Human Scale Ergonomics, for example a typical office job where a worker uses a computer very often, the ergonomic factors altering an employee well being are things like a comfortable chair with lumbar support to prevent back injuries. ====

====As computers are becoming more popular in the workplace, office equipment that is ergonomic is important. The Freedom chair, provides support, cushioning, and freedom of movement. But it comes at a price unfortunately. ====


====The “Gilbreth system of motion analysis” is finding the best method for manual productivity improvement. This system was first developed when it was applied to the field of bricklaying. ====


====This method of ‘division by labour’ was picked up by Henry Ford’s production of automobiles. It was Frederick Taylor that said by observing workers and reducing waste time, workers would be forced to speed up, thereby increasing production. ====

====**Four basic principles of McDonaldization:** Efficiency- the most time/cost effective way to complete a task Predictability- uniform services so you are always able to know what's next Control- standardize both technology and employees Calculability- should be able to measure success by sales ====