A process for developing a practical, yet valid and easy to use model for determining personnel requirements is described. A step by step process, developed and validated by the authors is explained. Critical macroergonomic variables that must be made explicit and considered in the process are noted. Practical “lessons learned” by the authors in applying the model are given. The use of the model as a management tool in considering operational alternatives is illustrated.
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