Davis, MC orcid.org/0000-0003-1577-7544, Hughes, HPN orcid.org/0000-0001-8454-8206, McKay, A orcid.org/0000-0002-8187-4759 et al. (2 more authors) (2020) Ergonomists as designers: computational modelling and simulation of complex socio-technical systems. Ergonomics, 63 (8). pp. 938-951. ISSN 0014-0139
Abstract
Contemporary ergonomics problems are increasing in scale, ambition, and complexity. Understanding and creating solutions for these multi-faceted, dynamic, and systemic problems challenges traditional methods. Computational modelling approaches can help address this methodological shortfall. We illustrate this potential by describing applications of computational modelling to: (1) teamworking within a multi-team engineering environment; (2) crowd behaviour in different transport terminals; and (3) performance of engineering supply chains. Our examples highlight the benefits and challenges for multi-disciplinary approaches to computational modelling, demonstrating the need for socio-technical design principles. Our experience highlights opportunities for ergonomists as designers and users of computational models, and the instrumental role that ergonomics can play in developing and enhancing complex socio-technical systems. Recognising the challenges inherent in designing computational models, we reflect on practical issues and lessons learned so that computational modelling and simulation can become a standard and valuable technique in the ergonomists’ toolkit.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2019 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Ergonomics on 16 Oct 2019, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/00140139.2019.1682186. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | agent-based modelling; complex systems; Modelling and simulation; socio-technical systems |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Mechanical Engineering (Leeds) > Institute of Engineering Systems and Design (iESD) (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Business (Leeds) > Management Division (LUBS) (Leeds) > Management Division Organizational Behaviour (LUBS) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 09 Oct 2019 14:39 |
Last Modified: | 26 Jan 2022 18:17 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/00140139.2019.1682186 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:151916 |