One of the Elements of Ergonomics Is

question 69

Multiple Choice

One of the elements of ergonomics is

• A) allocating work time based on economic studies
• B) the cost justification of technology
• C) designing tools and machines that facilitate human work
• D) the use of automation in a manufacturing organization
• E) the establishment of time standards

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Definitions:

Investment Center

A responsibility center that incurs costs, generates revenues, and has control over decisions regarding the assets available for use.

Financial Measures

Quantitative figures used to assess a company's performance, financial health, and prospects for future success.

Controllable Margin

The portion of profit or cost that a manager has the power to directly control or influence through decisions and actions.

Labor Productivity

A measure of economic performance calculated by dividing the output of goods and services by the labor hours devoted to the production of that output.