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**CCT333 Tutorial 10: Human Scale Ergonomics, Fordism, Taylor Scientific Management, Frank Gilbreth's 'Therbligs' and McDonaldization**
Ergonomics can be defined as designing with the dimensions and dynamics of the human body in mind. More specifically, it is design that strongly considers the human body, the human body's movements as well as human cognitive abilities. Ergonomics considers two important factors; human health and productivity. Hence, such design aims to benefit these two very important goals.
 * Write three paragraphs to define the term 'ergonomics'.**

The International Ergonomics Association specifically defines ergonomics as a scientific discipline that fully examines and interprets human interaction and other various elements of a system while considering the appropriate theories, principles, data, and other methods when designing with the ultimate goal of benefiting human well-being and the performance of systems overall.

The 'human scale ergonomics' video applies this design theory to some of the problems associated with desks and workspace. Specifically, the video raises the issues of comfort and simplicity, incorrect height and depth, task lighting, freedom of movement, prolonged laptop use and finally not enough desk space. Through considering the human body and its movements, the video provides various solutions such as flexible chair, movable computer monitor arm, a movable light attached to a flexible arm, a laptop holder, and an access rail. All of which take into careful consideration the human body's dimensions and movements.


 * What is the 'Gilbreth system of motion analysis?**

Frank Gilbreth, a figure in the field of management, was interested in finding the best method regarding physical labor. Specifically, in this case he was interested in how to make brick layering more efficient through studying motion and fatigue of the workers. He found that there was enough unnecessary movement such as the workers' excessive stooping to pick up the bricks and cement. Ultimately, Gilbreth devised a device where motions per brick were reduced from eighteen movements to five movements making the process more efficient overall.


 * Who was Henry Ford influenced by the efficiency expert, Frederick Taylor?**


 * What are the four basic principles of McDonaldization?**