Ergonomic Risk Factors and Job Performance of Electronic Employee in Malaysia
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.20.1.15
- Author:
Nur Alia Syuhada Mohd Nizam
1
;
Siti Nurhafizah Saleeza Ramlee
1
Author Information
1. Department of Management, Faculty of Defence Studies and Management, National Defence University of Malaysia (NDUM), Sungai Besi Camp, 57000 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ergonomics factors, job performance, physical ergonomics, cognitive ergonomics, organizational ergonomics
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2024;20(No.1):112-118
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Introduction: Ergonomics is the scientific study of the interactions between humans and other elements of a system
to improve human well-being and overall system performance. In larger scope ergonomics examines human behavioral, psychological, and physiological capabilities and limitations. It has given a huge impact on the workers comfort which directly affects the work efficiency and productivity. In Malaysia, the electronics industry is the leading
industry in the manufacturing sector and one of the largest employers. This study was conducted to examine the relationship between ergonomics factors and job performance among employees in electronics industry. Material and
Method: A total of 155 employees in electronic industry were involved as respondents in this study. A cross-sectional
study was conducted using self-administered questionnaires consisting of sections on physical ergonomics, cognitive
ergonomics, and organizational ergonomics and job performance. The data were analysed using SPSS version 25,
and descriptive statistics, person correlation and multiple liner regressions were used to identify the factors associated with job performance. Results: The findings showed that there is a significant relationship between ergonomics
factors (physical ergonomics, cognitive ergonomics, and organizational ergonomics) and employee performance
with p<0.05. While the multiple linear regression analysis found that the most contributing ergonomics factors was
physical ergonomics that significantly affects job performance in the electronics industry in Malaysia. Conclusion:
Ergonomics factors can be used to promote improved performance and productivity from the employees in the organization such as awareness training and education.
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