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Function allocation in complex systems : reframing an old problem

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24510‎$a‎Function allocation in complex systems‎$b‎: reframing an old problem‎$c‎Rose Challenger, Chris W. Clegg, Craig Shepherd
520  ‎$a‎In this article, we offer a new, macroergonomics perspective on the long-debated issue of function allocation. We believe thinking in this domain needs to be realigned, moving away from the traditional microergonomics conceptualisation, concerned predominantly with task-based decisions, and towards a macroergonomics approach, viewing function allocation choices as central to effective systems design. We frame our arguments within a systems perspective, advocating that function allocation issues need to be on the agenda of all individuals with a wider interest in the human and organisational aspects of complex work systems, including people who commission, sponsor, design, implement and use such systems. We also argue that allocation decisions should form a transparent, explicit stage early in the systems design and development process, involve multiple stakeholders (including end-users), be evidence-based, framed within the language of risk and utilise iterative methods (e.g. scenarios planning techniques).
7730 ‎$w‎MAP20100019818‎$t‎Ergonomics : the international journal of research and practice in human factors and ergonomics‎$d‎Oxon [United Kingdom] : Taylor & Francis, 2010-‎$x‎0014-0139‎$g‎01/07/2013 Volumen 56 Número 7 - julio 2013