This book provides an introduction to the role, value, scope and the unique contributions the field of human factors can bring to the design process for all products. Aimed at the engineer and manager with no formal training in the life and social sciences, it is not intended to train the methods of human factors, but rather to provide knowledge that will enable engineers and managers to determine if including human factors in the planning and execution of product design is justified.
Chapters include:
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Reasons Engineers Provide for Limiting Emphasis on Human Factors
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The Academic Disciplines Supporting Human Factors
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Human Factors Engineering
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and more
Foreword
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : What Managers and Engineers Should Know About Human Factors
Chapter 3 : Reasons Engineers Provide for Limiting Emphasis on Human Factors
Chapter 4 : The Academic Disciplines Supporting Human Factors: Psychology
Chapter 5 : Other Academic Disciplines Supporting Human Factors
Chapter 6 : Human Factors Engineering
Chapter 7 : Functions of Human Factors Personnel During System Development
Chapter 8 : Management and Human Factors
Chapter 9 : Conclusion
Appendix A : Simplified Example of a Preliminary
Design Trade Study
Index
About the Author
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