Search Constraints

Start Over
Filtering by: Creator Williamson, Kenneth J. Remove constraint Creator: Williamson, Kenneth J. Academic Affiliation Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Remove constraint Academic Affiliation: Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering

Search Results

  • Modeling Task Prioritization Behaviors in a Time-Pressured Multitasking Environment

    Creator:
    Toma, Takeaki
    Abstract:
    Funk’s (1991) cockpit task management (CTM) theory is structurally consistent with cognitive multitasking models: it addresses managing multiple and concurrent tasks in three stages: situation awareness, response selection, and response execution. Based on CTM theory, Colvin, Funk and Braune (2005) hypothesized that the following six factors may affect task prioritization:...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
    Full Text:
    Kenneth H. Funk II Funk’s (1991) cockpit task management (CTM) theory is structurally

  • About good work

    Creator:
    Lee, Wei-Tau
    Abstract:
    This research is an effort to explore the nature of good work, a concept that describes work that is beneficial to the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of its stakeholders, including and especially the worker. This effort is divided into four distinct parts. First, the construct of good work is...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
    Full Text:
    : ________________________________________________________ Kenneth H. Funk II This research is an effort to explore the nature of good work

  • Exploring Intuitive Use

    Creator:
    Cairns, Tylee
    Abstract:
    The term "Intuitive use" has become a common phrase to describe interfaces and products, however it is rarely defined. Research regarding intuitive use is in its infancy, beginning primarily in 2003. With the development of new terms in Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction, it is important for Designers and Users...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    : ______________________________________________________ Kenneth H. Funk The term “Intuitive use” has become a common phrase to describe

  • The development and application of asystemic human error identification and remediation methodology

    Creator:
    Lee, Wei-Tau
    Abstract:
    This thesis describes a Systemic Vulnerability Identification and Remediation (SVIR) methodology that identifies human fallibilities and errors in complex technical processes, and recommends remediations for the errors, based on human factors principles and guidelines. The objectives of the research described in the thesis are the development of the methodology and...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    Methodology Abstract approved: Kenneth H. Funk II This thesis describes a Systemic

  • The effect of acquisition and analysis automation failure in a low-fidelity multitasking system

    Creator:
    Secor, William R.
    Abstract:
    Research into the effect of automation on human multitasking performance is primarily focused on Decision Automation (a machine suggesting a certain course of action for a human operator to take) and Action Automation (a machine carrying out a certain course of action on behalf of the human operator) while Acquisition...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    Acquisition and Analysis Automation Failure in a Low-Fidelity Multitasking System Abstract approved: Kenneth

  • A Functional Systems Approach to Comprehensive Emergency Management

    Creator:
    Al-AbdRabbuh, Sami
    Abstract:
    Both researchers and practitioners in fields related to emergency management (EM) use a variety of frameworks for different purposes including analysis, learning, and operations. Despite existing approaches in EM, such as comprehensive emergency management (CEM), the research community has been urged to construct a general normative theory for emergency management...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    Functional Systems Approach to Comprehensive Emergency Management Abstract approved: Kenneth H. Funk

  • The Design of Good Work

    Creator:
    Hattrup, Steven H.
    Abstract:
    Work occupies a considerable amount of time in most peoples’ lives and can be a source of great pleasure or a source of pain. To enhance peoples’ experience at work, we must first understand how to measure and improve the design of work. This research sought to do just that,...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
    Full Text:
    : ______________________________________________________ Kenneth H. Funk II Work occupies a considerable amount of time in most peoples’ lives and

  • Effects of realistic distractions and interruptions on simulated surgical task performance

    Creator:
    Feuerbacher, Robin L.
    Abstract:
    Distractions and interruptions are common occurrences in an operating room (OR), but little is known about their effects on surgical task performance. Based on human factors research, it was hypothesized that realistic distractions and interruptions in an OR would adversely impact surgical task performance. Because of the concern of patient...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
    Full Text:
    . Abstract approved: _____________________________________________________ Kenneth H. Funk II

  • Medical diagnosis : a functional model and diagnostic aid

    Creator:
    Zolfaghari, Kiumars
    Abstract:
    Improving the quality of the medical system has always been of great importance but has not always made the largest advances. A significant percentage of medical errors are due to wrong, missed, or delayed medical diagnosis. Diagnostic errors are among the most preventable categories of medical errors, but when an...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    : ______________________________________________________ Kenneth H. Funk II Improving the quality of the medical system has always been of

  • Evaluating Cultural Dimensions to Design Better User Interfaces

    Creator:
    Miller, Robert
    Abstract:
    Cultural differences between designers and users is an important aspect to consider when designing products for other countries. However, many prominent authors in the human factors engineering field have failed to specifically address how to identify and utilize cultural differences in user interface (UI) design. This research evaluated if design...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    Interfaces Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Kenneth H