THE ROLE OF HUMAN ENGINEERING IN REDUCING FUNCTIONAL STREE: AN ANALYTIC STUDY ON THE COLLEGE OF ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMICS/MUSTANSIRIYAH UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The present research seeks to reveal the role of Human Engineering as an independent variable with its four elements (physical work- environment, control and risk prevention, teaching and training, professional health and safety management) in reducing Functional Stress as a dependent variable with its five resources (role characteristics, work nature, Organizational structure, organizational work –environment, social relations).

         Due to the importance of these subjects and their effects on persons and organization, and to achieve the aim of the research and the importance of the results expected, the questionnaire has been used as the main tool for data collection and distributing them among the sample members i.e. the 32 instructors who occupy managerial positions in college of Administration and Economics/Mustansiriyah University. The questionnaire has included 33 items.

        The problem of the research has been represented by a number of enquiries that help in identifying the relation and effect. To achieve this aim, a hypothetical scheme that includes the two research variables has been built. On the shadow of this scheme, a main hypothesis has been formed, and then four sub-hypotheses have been emerged. To validate these hypotheses, the researchers have used the descriptive analytic method has been used to treat research variables.  A number of conclusions has been reached. Chief among them is that there is an effect for Human Engineering in reducing Functional Stress. Finally, the research has ended with a number of recommendations; chief among them is supporting the application process of Human Engineering throughout designing everything that may lead to teaching staff better- performance. This is performed through focusing on all elements of Human Engineering in reducing Functional Stress.