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Ergonomics can be used to define the efficiency of a working environment. This may range from the products that one uses to the way in which an office space is set up. Most businesses will want to use products that will allow for an easier way of working. Going from the Humanscale Ergonomics video, for example, the problem of not having enough desk space may prevent a worker from being able to do certain tasks. However if there was a device, such as the 'laptop holder' it would eliminate the need for a desktop computer and would provide more space on a desk for working.
 * Write three paragraphs to define the term 'ergonomics'. (3 paragraphs)**

Designing for the body is important so that workers may eliminate any sort of problems or uncomfortably. Problems such as carpel tunnel, bad necks, arthritis, and so on can develop when the work place is not designed for everybody. There are tall people, short people, wide people and skinny people, the extremes must be designed for in order for the design to be successful.


 * What is the 'Gilbreth system of motion analysis' (1 paragraph)**

Ford introduced the process of using a production line to increase the efficiency of building a car. Ford was able to coach the workers to learn how to build many parts of the cars, instead of each worker doing 1 job over and over again. They had to make sure that workers were working at a pace that was efficient so that they could make parts while at the same time not tire themselves out while on the job. Once they were able to increase the production rate Ford was able to increase the wage of the workers, which allowed for a constant application of men into the company. As a result of the increased wage he was no longer afraid of losing people as a result of being forced to work fast, because he knew that it was possible to replace them. efficency calcuability predictability control
 * Who was Henry Ford influenced by the efficiency expert, Frederick Taylor? (2 paragraphs)**
 * What are the four basic principles of McDonaldization? (List of 4)**