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Pub. period:1987-2011
Pub. count:11
Number of co-authors:16



Co-authors

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Michelle M. Robertson:2
Petra Alfred:1
Roy J. Hubert:1

 

 

Productive colleagues

Andrew S. Imada's 3 most productive colleagues in number of publications:

Pascale Carayon:42
Michelle M. Robert..:15
Mitsuo Nagamachi:10
 
 
 
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Alfred, Petra, Rice, Valerie, Kleiner, Brian, Imada, Andrew S., Carayon, Pascale and Robertson, Michelle (2011): Macroergonomics Past, Present, and Future: A Tribute to the Late Dr. Hal Hendrick and to the Field of Macroergonomics. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 55th Annual Meeting 2011. pp. 1125-1129.

“This panel will be presented by the foremost authorities in the field of Macroergonomics as a tribute to the late Dr. Hal Hendrick. During the presentations and discussion, the panelists may choose to share their fond memories of Hal, while also focusing on the field of Macroergonomics, as Hal, the father of the discipline, would have wanted. Panelists will review the history of the development of the specialty, describe the inherent concepts, discuss the current state-of-the art, and project areas of future application and research. The diverse application areas will include methodologies for examining optimal work systems, participatory ergonomics, community and health systems, and solving specific work-related issues. The panel format will encourage audience-panelist interaction, allowing for a questions and answer session at the conclusion of the panel, as well as an opportunity for all of those involved in the field to share their unique experiences and insights. It is the aim of the panel to not only reflect upon the past, but look to the future of the field of Macroergonomics.”

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1995
 
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Imada, Andrew S. (1995): From Micro to Macro Ergonomics: Participatory Strategies for Creating Change. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 39th Annual Meeting 1995. .

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Imada, Andrew S. and Hubert, Roy J. (1993): Physical and Psychological Factors in Perceived Safety: A Macroergonomic Case Study. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 37th Annual Meeting 1993. pp. 901-904.

“This paper describes on-going efforts to reduce real and perceived safety risks in a large newspaper publisher. These risks have been traditionally treated by analysis and remediation of physical conditions exclusively. This case illustrates how psychological and organizational factors can alter perceptions of unsafe conditions. Organizational culture, attitudes and affective states appear to influence perceptions of risk and harm. A macroergonomic analysis and participatory approach have been effective in reducing complaints and costs to date.”

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1992
 
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Imada, Andrew S. and Bowman, Monte E. (1992): Change by Design, Human Factors by Necessity: Lessons in Participatory Ergonomics. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors Society 36th Annual Meeting 1992. pp. 855-858.

“Human factors is traditionally imported into organizations through training, education, and experts. In sharp contrast, this paper presents a case study which reduced safety and health costs significantly at two wood processing plants, not by introducing human factors, but by introducing an organizational change. This structural change, in turn created a need for human factors in redesigning work. Participation from three different level committees created an important understanding of how work redesign can be implemented to reduce accidents and injuries. This case reviews the organization, the change, results and implications for human factors interventions in organizations.”

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Nagamachi, Mitsuo and Imada, Andrew S. (1992): A Macroergonomic Approach for Improving Safety and Work Design. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors Society 36th Annual Meeting 1992. pp. 859-861.

“Over the past few years the concept of macroergonomics has heightened our awareness of how human factors can be successfully implemented in the work place. One application of this approach addresses the importance of psychological aspects of work that contribute to safe work performance. Traditionally safety interventionists, and to some extent, human factors professionals, have focused exclusively on the physical dimensions of work. Emphasizing the psychological and organizational impacts on safety represents a broader macroergonomic approach to human factors interventions. There is evidence that this approach has merit in reducing human suffering and costs.”

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1991
 
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Parsons, Stuart O., Imada, Andrew S., Lambie, Elizabeth, Meshkati, Najmedin, Noro, Kageyu, Price, Harold E. (Smoke) and Zhuravljov, Gennady E. (1991): A Panel on the International Transfer of Ergonomics Technology -- Potential Impediments and Remedial Techniques. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors Society 35th Annual Meeting 1991. pp. 899-900.

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Imada, Andrew S. (1991): A Macroergonomic Vision of the Year 2000: What in the World Are We Doing?. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors Society 35th Annual Meeting 1991. pp. 901-902.

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1988
 
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Lewis, Howard B., Imada, Andrew S. and Robertson, Michelle M. (1988): Xerox Leadership Through Quality: Merging Human Factors and Safety Through Employee Participation. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors Society 32nd Annual Meeting 1988. pp. 756-759.

“Organizations are addressing problems resulting from increasing international competition and complex technologies by implementing participative management techniques. Recent evidence suggests that participatory ergonomics can be an effective, cost-efficient method for solving a variety of production, human factors, and safety related problems. This paper presents an example of how participative management has been used effectively in introducing human factors, sociotechnical, and safety change in a large international organization. Case studies such as this one demonstrate how participation can reduce costs, training requirements, injuries and absenteeism.”

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1987
 
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Imada, Andrew S. (1987): Macroergonomics: Integrating Human Factors and Organizational Behavior Approaches to Organizational Design and Management. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors Society 31st Annual Meeting 1987. pp. 166-167.

“This symposium proposes macroergonomics as a vehicle for integrating human and organizational needs. The concept is defined and differentiated from more traditional studies in organizational behavior and human factors. Specific areas of focus include: conceptuation and differentiation of the unique contributions of macroergonomics; current practices and directions; integration of human and organizational data; and contemporary issues and concerns facing researchers and writers in the field.”

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Imada, Andrew S. (1987): Contemporary Issues for Macroergonomics. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors Society 31st Annual Meeting 1987. pp. 173-175.

“This article illustrates the potential contribution of macroergonomics by: 1) identifying four contemporary issues that organizations face and 2) demonstrating how a macroergonomic approach can help. These issues represent four levels of analysis -- individual, job design, organizational, and environmental. In addition to demonstrating its utility, the illustration is intended to generate action toward meeting these challenges.”

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Imada, Andrew S. and Robertson, Michelle M. (1987): Cultural Perspectives in Participatory Ergonomics. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors Society 31st Annual Meeting 1987. pp. 1019-1022.

“This paper examines the generalizability of participatory ergonomics to different cultures. Studies using participatory strategies to introduce ergonomic solutions are reviewed across three distinct cultures. The results lead us to believe that these effects are sufficiently robust and not culture or method bound. Four lessons can be learned from these participatory interventions: 1) Interventions should build on local customs; 2) Solutions should be practical and understandable to the participating end-users; 3) Culture should be used as a resource for solving design and cross-cultural problems; and 4) Synergy between the culture and the intervention will enhance the success and magnify problems of the intervention.”

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Publication statistics

Pub. period:1987-2011
Pub. count:11
Number of co-authors:16



Co-authors

Number of publications with 3 favourite co-authors:

Michelle M. Robertson:2
Petra Alfred:1
Roy J. Hubert:1

 

 

Productive colleagues

Andrew S. Imada's 3 most productive colleagues in number of publications:

Pascale Carayon:42
Michelle M. Robert..:15
Mitsuo Nagamachi:10
 
 
 
Jun 19

“ ... there are no simple 'right' answers for most web design questions (at least not for the important ones). What works is good, integrated design that fills a need--carefully thought out, well executed, and tested. ”

-- Steve Krug, Don't Make Me Think, p. 136

 
 

Featured chapter

Read the fascinating history of Wearable Computing, told by its father, Steve Mann

Read Steve's chapter !

 
 

Latest books

The Social Design of Technical Systems: Building technologies for communities
by Brian Whitworth and Adnan Ahmad

 
Start reading

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