High involvement ergonomics is introduced as a macroergonomic approach to the implementation of technology in organizational systems which requires that workers be involved in developing and implementing the technology. It has been proposed that work organizations move toward a more involved or commitment approach to the design and operation of the organization. Several types of involvement approaches are discussed, the managerial role in high involvement organizations is examined, and conclusions are drawn regarding the implementation of high involvement ergonomics.
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