|
Showing 1 - 10 of
10 matches in All Departments
This book introduces a new speculative design process for inclusive
new product development (NPD). The authors offer Vision Enabled
Design Thinking (VEDT), a human-centered technological design
framework incorporating the use of Design Lens and Vision
Concepting, as a way for the designer to ideate and reflect on
product development concepts within a deeper sociocultural context.
The authors incorporate project management concepts into the
overall design process through the development of a new design
process, "4-D Algorithm for New Product Development." Inclusion by
Design: Future Thinking Approaches to New Product Development
formalizes the use of speculative design as a means for more
inclusive NPD and promotes management of the design process as a
needed skill for future engineers and designers. It provides a
novel design methodology of VEDT for engaging vision concepting,
through the use of Design Lenses in engaging speculative design
practices and offers an implementation framework to support the
sustainable adoption and use of future design methods. The 4-D
Algorithm for New Product Development promotes inclusivity in
design while addressing practical aspects of managing the design
process in today’s corporate business environment. Those involved
with interactive product and technology design, new product
development, design researchers and managers, engineers, as well as
professionals and graduate students will find this book useful.
Occupational Exposures: Chemical Carcinogens and Mutagens offers a
focused emphasis on chemical exposures associated with carcinogenic
and mutagenic impacts along with associated controls for mitigating
and controlling exposures. It discusses a range of topics including
hematopoietic system impact, reproductive system impact, inorganic
compounds, halogenated compounds, carbamates, polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons, aromatic amines, product elimination and substation,
exposure control methods, and human biological impact. Presents a
comprehensive account of carcinogens and mutagens for occupational
and environmental health professionals Covers preventive measures
and controls for carcinogens and mutagens Discusses exposure
controls, exposure pathways, impacts, and treatments The book is
ideal for professionals and graduate students in the fields of
occupational health and safety, industrial engineering, and
chemical engineering.
Protecting our environment has never been more important than it is
today in the wake of climate change and the ever-increasing demand
on natural resources due to the expanding world population.
Environmental protection has been increasingly discussed by
concerned citizen groups and politicians in the wake of unexpected
environmental disasters that have occurred in recent years. The
need to protect drinking water resources, control greenhouse gas
emissions, and implement successful waste reduction practices will
continue to gain visibility with growing social awareness.
Environmental managers and leaders can all benefit from this
comprehensive and strategic book which guides them through
environmental regulatory requirements and methods that can be used
to interpret the regulations, develop programs, and processes to
ensure compliance. The book includes a Tool Kit containing
resources that can assist a company in assessing and evaluating the
strength of their environmental program, systems, and processes so
that changes can be made before damages to the environment becomes
a reality, and penalties are enforced.
Protecting our environment has never been more important than it is
today in the wake of climate change and the ever-increasing demand
on natural resources due to the expanding world population.
Environmental protection has been increasingly discussed by
concerned citizen groups and politicians in the wake of unexpected
environmental disasters that have occurred in recent years. The
need to protect drinking water resources, control greenhouse gas
emissions, and implement successful waste reduction practices will
continue to gain visibility with growing social awareness.
Environmental managers and leaders can all benefit from this
comprehensive and strategic book which guides them through
environmental regulatory requirements and methods that can be used
to interpret the regulations, develop programs, and processes to
ensure compliance. The book includes a Tool Kit containing
resources that can assist a company in assessing and evaluating the
strength of their environmental program, systems, and processes so
that changes can be made before damages to the environment becomes
a reality, and penalties are enforced.
This book will address key organizational issues that must be
considered and addressed when implementing Lean business practices.
The book offers solutions for many of the challenges, provides a
resource that leaders can use in addressing cultural and regulatory
issues, provides means to address the associated people issues and
the challenging task of knowledge retention and succession
planning. Vignettes are used to illustrate and provide examples of
potential issues and solutions that can be considered for resolving
issues and a case study demonstrating ways to address the technical
and people aspects of implementing Lean to ensure project success.
Culture and Trust in Technology-Driven Organizations provides
insight into the important role that culture and trust can play in
the success of high-technology organizations. This book reviews the
literature and results of an empirical study that investigated the
relationship between mechanistic and organic cultures and the level
of trust in technology-based organizations. The book outlines the
literature on organizational trust and culture and the role
theorists believe they play in the success of a changing domestic
and global business environment. It identifies ways of defining
culture and trust as well as the survey instruments used to measure
them. The book then examines the results of two studies that
demonstrate the connection between organizational culture and
trust. The two studies were conducted at separate times using data
collected from several companies within a three-hour radius of each
other. These companies are highly dependent upon the ability to
identify, hire, and retain highly skilled knowledge workers. These
workers are critical for the companies to successfully compete
within the scope of their business and expand into their current
and other markets. The book provides a practitioner's guide-based
on the literature review and the results of the studies
examined-that can be used to assess, diagnose, and improve
employees' perception of their work culture and improve trust found
in organizations. This guide provides management with actions and
activities that should be considered when handling the day-to-day
business of the organization. If followed, these activities can be
instrumental in designing a culture that leads to success and ease
of operation for the organization and its members.
Although an integral part of the corporate world, the development
and execution of a successful Environmental Safety and Health
(ES&H) program in today's profit-driven business climate is
challenging and complex. Add to that the scarcity of resources
available to assist managers in successfully designing and
implementing these programs and you've got a perfect storm of
regulatory and contractual agreements imposed on businesses. Guide
to Environment Safety and Health Management: Developing,
Implementing, and Maintaining a Continuous Improvement Program
guides you through the challenges of developing and maintaining an
effective ES&H program for any organization. A strategic
ES&H program that follows project management concepts can add
to the bottom line in many ways; however, the exact financial gain
cannot oftentimes be quantified in the near term and in hard
dollars. Written by two experts with more than 50 years of combined
experience, this book covers the primary areas of ES&H and key
elements that should be considered in developing, managing, and
implementing an effective, compliant, and cost-effective program.
Presenting information from a practical experience view, the book
covers: Organizational structure and succession planning
Fundamental understanding of EH&S functional areas Training
Approach and measurement of continuous organizational improvement
Project management of EH&S Application of technology Culture
and trust in the workplace Regulatory applicability depends on the
type of business, product produced, and potential impacts to
employees, the public, and the environment. Additionally, the
perception exists with some business owners and executives that the
"rules and regulations" imposed or enforced do not directly add to
the bottom line. Giving you practical, from-the-trenches knowledge,
the book outlines techniques and provides guidance for addressing
the challenges involved in setting up EH&S programs. It shows
you how your ES&H program can ensure regulatory compliance and
contribute to the success of your company both monetarily as well
as in shaping public perception.
Culture and Trust in Technology-Driven Organizations provides
insight into the important role that culture and trust can play in
the success of high-technology organizations. This book reviews the
literature and results of an empirical study that investigated the
relationship between mechanistic and organic cultures and the level
of trust in technology-based organizations. The book outlines the
literature on organizational trust and culture and the role
theorists believe they play in the success of a changing domestic
and global business environment. It identifies ways of defining
culture and trust as well as the survey instruments used to measure
them. The book then examines the results of two studies that
demonstrate the connection between organizational culture and
trust. The two studies were conducted at separate times using data
collected from several companies within a three-hour radius of each
other. These companies are highly dependent upon the ability to
identify, hire, and retain highly skilled knowledge workers. These
workers are critical for the companies to successfully compete
within the scope of their business and expand into their current
and other markets. The book provides a practitioner's guide-based
on the literature review and the results of the studies
examined-that can be used to assess, diagnose, and improve
employees' perception of their work culture and improve trust found
in organizations. This guide provides management with actions and
activities that should be considered when handling the day-to-day
business of the organization. If followed, these activities can be
instrumental in designing a culture that leads to success and ease
of operation for the organization and its members.
Over the past forty years, the Industrial Hygiene profession has
significantly grown, and is expected to continue to grow as
workplaces evolve in the development, management, and usage of
hazardous materials. This growth in the profession is also related
to the shift in public knowledge and perception regarding the
acceptance of the health risk from activities performed at work and
home. As time progresses, workplaces are being regulated to not
only minimize the health imparts to the workforce, but also
decrease the likelihood of negatively impacting the environment.
Society has become more educated on the potential impacts on human
health and the environment that hazardous materials, activities,
and environments can pose. As such, there has been a noticeable
decrease in the acceptance of risk by workers and the public. The
accepted standard of performance for Industrial Hygiene has grown
beyond compliance, but now also focuses on improving existing
processes and practices to create a workplace free from work
related injury and illness. Features: Shows application of risk
mitigating techniques for industrial hygienists Explains the
definition of risk and how it applies to health and safety
management Defines the need for quality data management and
continuous improvement in assessments Describes the role of the
Industrial Hygienist and risk management when responding to
emergencies Industrial Hygiene: Improving Worker Health through an
Operational Risk Approach focuses on the implementation of
Industrial Hygiene, using a risk-based approach, in an operational
environment. The approaches and methods described in this book are
designed to assist the Industrial Hygienist in managing workplace
risks, including risks associated with anticipation, recognition,
evaluation, and hazard control processes.
This book will address key organizational issues that must be
considered and addressed when implementing Lean business practices.
The book offers solutions for many of the challenges, provides a
resource that leaders can use in addressing cultural and regulatory
issues, provides means to address the associated people issues and
the challenging task of knowledge retention and succession
planning. Vignettes are used to illustrate and provide examples of
potential issues and solutions that can be considered for resolving
issues and a case study demonstrating ways to address the technical
and people aspects of implementing Lean to ensure project success.
|
|