Introduction to work design and ergonomics

Brief description

Content and aim of job design, basics in ergonomics, concepts and theories of job design, stress-demand approach, analysis and evaluation of work stress.

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

Kirchler, E. (2002): Arbeitsgestaltung in Organisationen. Wien: WUVBrödner, P. (2008): Nachhaltige Arbeitsgestaltung. München: Hammp

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Integrated course: in total; 30% continuous participation assessment, 70% final examination.

Assessment methods and criteria

written final exam (70%), continuous participation assessment (30%)

Prerequisites and co-requisites

none

Infos

Degree programme

Work Design & HR Management (Bachelor)

Cycle

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

3.00

Language of instruction

German

Curriculum

Part-Time

Academic year

2023

Semester

1 WS

Incoming

Yes

Learning outcome

Students know the fundamental concepts and theories in job design and ergonomics. Students are able to identify ergonomics as cross-sectional discipline between human medicine, psychology and engineering.

Course code

0582-15-01-BB-DE-05