its a technical

Tygh J. Newton has written:

'The effects of a performance measurement intervention on sociotechnical variables and performance' -- subject(s): Evaluation, Institutional management, Management, United States Postal Service

Sociotechnical systems deal with the interaction of people and technology within a working environment. When ergonomics are applied to the equation, it means that the social needs of people are also considered in the overall design.

Abraham B. Shani has written:

'The durability of sociotechnical systems in small business organizations' -- subject(s): Management, Work design, Industrial organization, Small business

'Behavior in organizations' -- subject(s): Group relations training, Organizational behavior

Job enrichment by definition moves away from specialization which, from a purely mechanical standpoint is the most efficient way of work. Sociotechnical approaches include job enrichment as a design strategy and in addition emphasize worker and work group autonomy. Thus, managers and industrial engineers have legitimate concerns about the implications of these approaches on output, planning and control.