Arbeitsforschung
Arbeitsforschung is an interdisciplinary field that investigates how work is organized, performed and experienced, with the aim of understanding and improving productivity, safety, health and job satisfaction. It draws on economics, sociology, psychology, engineering and occupational science, and covers areas such as work design, organizational structure and the processes through which work is carried out.
Historically rooted in the industrial era, the field expanded with developments in ergonomics, human factors and
Methods used in Arbeitsforschung include empirical field studies, time and motion analysis, surveys, experiments, case studies
Applications of Arbeitsforschung are found in industry, public administration and policy-making, informing the design of jobs,