INDE 2243 - Work Design

Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Introductory course in the design and evaluation of efficient work methods and working environments. Techniques useful in problem definition, design of alternative work methods, and evaluation of alternative designs, including process charting, operation analysis, and principles of motion economy. Emphasis placed on human factors and safety implications of alternative work method designs. Equitable time standards are developed for work method designs through the use of time study procedures including stopwatch time study, computerized predetermined-time systems, and work sampling. 3 credits.