Research Article

Measuring the Complex Construct of Macroergonomic Compatibility: A Manufacturing System Case Study

Table 4

MCI of MFEs.

MFEsMCILinguistic term

Person0.328LOW
Education, knowledge, and skills0.709MEDIUM
Physical characteristics0.413LOW
Motivation and needs0.316LOW
Psychological characteristics0.108LOW

Organization0.214LOW
Supervision and management styles0.529LOW
Coordination, collaboration, and communication0.352LOW
Teamwork0.294LOW
Organization and safety cultures of workers0.193LOW
Social relationships0.131LOW
Work schedules0.117LOW
Performance evaluation, rewards, and incentives0.107LOW

Technology and tools0.198LOW
Characteristics of human resources in technology and tools0.475LOW
Advanced manufacturing technology0.164LOW
Information technologies0.11LOW

Tasks0.266LOW
Work content, challenges, use of skills0.566LOW
Tasks variety0.429LOW
Autonomy, work control, and participation0.225LOW
Work demands (workload, attention required, etc.)0.092LOW

Environment0.302LOW
Lighting0.664LOW
Noise0.524LOW
Temperature, humidity, and air quality0.279LOW
Distribution0.188LOW
Workstation layout0.136LOW

MCI of the manufacturing system0.257LOW