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Facility Management and Human Factors
Facility Management and Human Factors
Introduction
The Work
The tasks should be designed after considering the strengths and weaknesses
of people. The work should be matched with the person’s capability, or else
the employee may be overwhelmed with the work. Physical match involves
the structure of the workplace and work environment. Mental match includes
the individual’s perception of the tasks and risks. A mismatch will increase
the chance for human error. Some factors that negatively affect work are:
The People
People have different attitudes, perceptions, experiences, expertise, and
personalities. These qualities may positively or negatively impact work.
Some factors that negatively affect people are:
The Organization