In future systems, human factors will be held at least partly accountable for job design, human performance, and the quality of work life. Inevitably, the specific future of technology, systems, and work is uncertain, but expectations of both maximum worker productivity and job satisfaction are societal requirements that surely will be demanded. It is doubtful that these goals will ever be fully met, but the degree to which they are achieved will be directly dependent upon the contributions of human factors.
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