The Human Factors Analysis and Classification System HFACS is a theoretically based tool for investigating and analyzing human error associated with accidents and incidents. Previous research performed at both at the University of Illinois and the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute CAMI have been highly successful and have shown that HFACS...
The purpose of the study presented in this paper was to assess whether concepts from Information Science could be used to develop and initially validate a framework to study the information behavior of flight crews in the civil aviation domain. Distributed use of information within groups remains a weak link...
One of the main factors in all aviation accidents is human error. The NASA Aviation Safety Program AvSP, therefore, has identified several human-factors safety technologies to address this issue. Some technologies directly address human error either by attempting to reduce the occurrence of errors or by mitigating the negative consequences...
It has been seen that turnover is not always bad. There is an optimal “mix” of experience for this. The firm should lay off for young workers with little investment and also older workers where high productivity is in the past. However, there are some issues relating to this. Some...
From the executive summary: ‘The paper argues that, despite all the appearances of market failure, the recent corporate frauds do not justify a new era of corporate regulation. The fact that the frauds occurred after 70 years of securities regulation shows that more regulation is not the answer to the...
Any program or a training initiative must be assessed thoroughly to ascertain its effects on the participants. The assessment also enables the organization to know whether the program has been able to kind of impact it was supposed to make. The assessment is based on the mission and vision of...
Mid Air Collisions MAC are tragic events, with the potential of multiple fatalities. Despite the improving trends in aviation safety, the rate of MAC has remained stable for the past few years. There is an absence of published literature on MAC and related human performance issues. Consequently, the study presented...
Human error has been cited as a major factor in the majority of aviation accidents and incidents. To date, however, the causal role of aircrew errors has received the bulk of the attention by both air safety investigators and human factors researchers. Nevertheless, there is a growing concern within the...
The Human Factors Analysis and Classification System HFACS is a general human error framework originally developed and tested within the U.S. military as a tool for investigating and analyzing the human causes of aviation accidents. Based upon Reason's (1990) model of latent and active failures, HFACS addresses human error at...
Women are absent from the top ranks at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, a stark contrast to the increase in gender parity at other schools. SIUC's chancellor, vice chancellors, provost and all 10 academic deans are men. Nationally, women made up at least a third of the vice presidents...
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio -- The Progressive Corporation today announced the appointment of Susan Patricia Griffith as the Claims Group President, effective immediately. Mrs. Griffith, 43, who currently serves as Chief Human Resource Officer overseeing all Human Resources systems, policies and practices for the Corporation, first joined Progressive in 1988 as...
Textbook of social administration; the consumer-centered approach. Poertner, John and Charles A. Rapp. Haworth Pr. 2007 432 pages $39.95 Hardcover HV95 Poertner (social work, emeritus, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign) and Rapp (social welfare, University of...
TalentDrive to showcase its innovative resume sourcing services CHICAGO -- TalentDrive, an innovative online resume sourcing and review company, is a sponsor of Human Resource Executive's 10th Anniversary HR Technology Conference and Exposition, October 10 - 12, 2007, taking place at the Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. TalentDrive...
MILWAUKEE -- Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) today announced that it has promoted Douglas S. Pepper to Vice President, Human Resources. Mr. Pepper joined Sensient in 2005 as Chief Financial Officer of the Sensient Color Group. He has more than 25 years of experience in accounting and administration....
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Microfield Group, Inc. ("Microfield") (OTCBB:MICG) today announced that due to rapid growth, its subsidiary EnergyConnect, Inc. ("ECI") has promoted Bill Munger to Vice President of Participant Operations. Mr. Munger will continue in his current position of Vice President of Human Resources for Microfield and its subsidiaries. Bill...
Machine tool maker Mori Seiki sees human skill as vital to making full use of advancing manufacturing technology. The company has therefore established Mori Seiki University MSU, opening a facility for this institution in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Designed to function as a comprehensive educational resource, says the company, the new...
Byline: Leslie Hague lhague@@dailyherald.com Another year, another new position. Tony Valente, who started as a Kaneland High School assistant principal last year, was promoted to principal Thursday. "Tony will bring a wealth of experience as well as...
Thomas E. Mullally of Wheaton for 15 years A Mass for Thomas E. Mullally, 52, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 8, at St. Petronille Church, 420 Glenwood, Glen Ellyn. Burial will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3...
New administrator hired: Barrington Area Unit District 220 announced Thursday that Michael Johann has been named new assistant superintendent for human resources and administrative services. Johann now serves in a similar role in Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills District 181. Prior to working in District 181, ...
Byline: Brandon Glenn Job: Chief administrative officer, Chicago Public Schools, as of May 1. Vitals: 61 years old; bachelor's degree in applied mathematics, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1968; MBA, University of Chicago, 1970; loan officer, 1970-73, Continental Illinois Bank; vice-president...
