Search for dissertations about: "Psychology Work sciences and ergonomics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words Psychology Work sciences and ergonomics.

  2. 1. Designing work in production: Balancing top-down job design and bottom-up job crafting

    Author : Elin Edén; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; interview study; behavioral operations; work design; operators; front-line managers; production; job crafting; job design; action research;

    Abstract : With increasing global competition and technological progress, production companies face new demands to stay competitive and innovative. To achieve this, it's essential to better involve the production personnel. READ MORE

  4. 2. Hello, is there anybody out there – just nod if you can hear me

    Author : Anders Brödje; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Mid-fidelity Simulation.; Attitudes; Applied Cognitive Task Analysis ACTA ; Vessel Traffic Service VTS ;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to the understanding of social and technical aspectsof the work of Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) operators. VTS operators monitor maritimetraffic in order to promote safety in narrow waters and around major ports. READ MORE

  5. 3. Driving technology and development : Usability studies of gear shifters with variations in pattern, stability and design

    Author : Sanna Lohilahti Bladfält; Jessica Körning-Ljungberg; Camilla Grane; Lisa Öman Ekervhén; Anna-Lisa Osvalder; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Usability; Gear shifter; Monostable; Polystable; Shift-by-wire; Engineering Psychology; Teknisk psykologi;

    Abstract : Over the last few decades, the development of technology used in cars has moved forward at a very intensive pace. The focus has started to shift from the technology to the human as a user. READ MORE

  6. 4. Vessel Traffic Service (VTS): a maritime information service or traffic control system?

    Author : Gesa Praetorius; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Cognitive Systems Engineering; Performance Variability; Resilience Engineering; Traffic Management; Functional Resonance Analysis Method FRAM ; Vessel Traffic Service;

    Abstract : Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is a shore-side maritime assistance service that supports bridge teams in their safe navigation of port approaches and other areas that present navigational difficulties. The VTS is implemented in national waters and provides vessels with information through transmissions and broadcasts on Very High Frequency (VHF) radio. READ MORE

  7. 5. The role of working memory capacity in auditory distraction

    Author : Patrik Sörqvist; Jerker Rönnberg; Staffan Hygge; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Teknisk psykologi; Engineering Psychology; Environmental psychology;

    Abstract : The basis of individual differences in susceptibility to auditory distraction has been a research field largely ignored. The current work presents four studies demonstrating that individual differences in working memory capacity (WMC) are related to the magnitude of auditory distraction. READ MORE