______________ focuses on job design for efficiency,while _____________ focuses on job design for safety and health.
A) Industrial engineering;ergonomics
B) Ergonomics;industrial engineering
C) Job enlargement;job extension
D) Design for mental capacity;ergonomics
E) Ergonomics;design for mental capacity

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Industrial engineering focuses on designing or improving processes, systems, and workflows for maximum efficiency, productivity, and quality, while ensuring minimum waste, cost, and effort. Job design is an important aspect of industrial engineering, which involves analyzing the tasks, functions, and roles of employees to determine the best use of their skills and abilities. The aim is to minimize duplication, delays, errors, and fatigue, and maximize output, satisfaction, and motivation.

Ergonomics, on the other hand, focuses on designing or adapting work environments, equipment, and tools to fit the physical and cognitive abilities and limitations of employees. The goals are to prevent or reduce musculoskeletal disorders, injuries, and stress, and enhance performance, comfort, and wellbeing. Ergonomics involves considering factors such as posture, lighting, noise, temperature, air quality, and cognitive workload, and applying principles of biomechanics, anthropometry, and psychology to design safe and healthy work systems.

Therefore, the best choice is A, as it correctly identifies the difference between industrial engineering and ergonomics in terms of their respective focus on efficiency and safety/health.

______________ Focuses on Job Design for Efficiency,while _____________ Focuses on Job

__ Focuses on Job Design for Efficiency,while _ Focuses on Job