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  2. 1. Psychological perspectives on performance-based compensation : Implications for work-related and health-related outcomes

    Author : Alexander Nordgren Selar; Magnus Sverke; Helena Falkenberg; Johnny Hellgren; Tomas Jungert; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; compensation; financial incentives; health; income; job performance; need satisfaction; pay dispersion; performance-based pay; self-determination theory; turnover intention; well-being; work motivation; psykologi; Psychology;

    Abstract : In the past decades, the contributions of individuals have come into greater focus on all levels of employment in many types of organizations. For example, this is manifested through an increased use of individual performance-based pay setting, where individual evaluations of employees’ contributions lead to diversified pay raises among peers. READ MORE

  4. 2. Human factors and wireless network applications : more bits and better bits

    Author : Greger Wikstrand; Lars-Erik Janlert; Jerry Eriksson; Mark Högskolan Dalarna Ekonomi och samhälle Dougherty; Angela Sasse; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Human factors; Mobile multimedia; Access protocols; Computer network performance; Quality of service; Video conferencing; Computer games; Streaming video; Medium access control; Collision detection; Reliable multicast; Computer science; Datavetenskap;

    Abstract : I avhandlingen beskrivs ett hypotetiskt system som kan användas av mobila användare, bland andra taxichaufförer, som exempelvis vill följa en viktig fotbollsmatch. Flera faktorer ställer till problem: Ibland står bilen still och föraren har inget annat att tänka på än matchen. READ MORE

  5. 3. Evaluation and revision of performance measurement systems

    Author : Stefan Tangen; Mats Björkman; KTH; []
    Keywords : Technology; performance measurement; performance measurement systems; productivity; evaluation; TEKNIKVETENSKAP; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : Performance measurement is a topic that has received considerable attention during the last decades. There are many motives for using performance measures in a company but perhaps the most crucial one is that they will help to improve productivity when used properly. READ MORE

  6. 4. Towards increasing operator wellbeing and performance in complex assembly

    Author : Sandra Mattsson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Complex systems; assembly; operator wellbeing; performance; smart wearables;

    Abstract : This thesis provides insights on complex assembly issues and presents pragmatic models, methods, measurable parameters and prototypes that can be used to support operators in complex assembly. Assembly systems are complex partly because of a high degree of product variety and the strategy of having mass-customised products. READ MORE

  7. 5. Hand-arm vibration and working women : Consequences and affecting factors

    Author : Sonya H Bylund; Lage Burström; Anders Knutsson; Eva Vingård; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Public health; HAV; vibration; women; injuries; power absorption; handle; gender; Folkhälsomedicin; Public health medicine research areas; Folkhälsomedicinska forskningsområden; Occupational and Environmental Medicine; arbets- och miljömedicin;

    Abstract : The use of hand-held vibrating tools may lead to hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), a condition with vascular, neurological and musculoskeletal symptoms. Vibrating tools are used in several occupations in which women can be found, e.g. by metal- and wood workers, drivers, and dental personnel. READ MORE