Job design based on the Ergonomic approach and its impact on Employees’ Performance - case study of SONELGAZ-Laghouat. Algeria

Keywords: Job Design, Ergonomics, Employees' Performance, Sonelgaz

Abstract

The present study aims to identify the effect of job design based on the Ergonomic approach on the performance of SONELGAZ employees of Laghouat. A quantitative analysis of 117 individuals was treated. The study confirmed a significant statistical impact of the work content characteristics related to the Ergonomic approach on the employees’ performance.

The findings suggested that attention be given to the job design in line with the Ergonomic approach standard, and also taking into account the compatibility between the employee’s psychology and job characteristics to ensure a high performance, therefore; achieving the efficiency and the productivity of the Company.

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Author Biography

Abouelkacem Hamdi, University of Laghouat

Economic development studies laboratory. Faculty of Economics, Commercial & Management Sciences.

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Published
2020-01-01
How to Cite
Djilani, D., & Hamdi, A. (2020). Job design based on the Ergonomic approach and its impact on Employees’ Performance - case study of SONELGAZ-Laghouat. Algeria. Dirassat Journal Economic Issue, 11(1), 203-225. https://doi.org/10.34118/djei.v11i1.95
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