Human Factors Engineering II (Organizational Design)

Contents

In the Human Factors Engineering II (Organizational Design) module, students acquire in-depth knowledge of the design and optimization of organizational structures. The module focuses on the following topics:

- Fundamentals of organizational design - Analysis of the relationship between people and organizations.

- Teams and team dynamics - examining the factors that influence team performance.

- Communication systems - importance of effective communication within organizations.

- Decision-making - strategies to support decision-making processes in groups.

- Workplace design - application of ergonomic principles to organizational processes.

Through practical case studies and projects, students enhance their ability to systematically identify problems in the field of human factors engineering and develop solutions. The module promotes the ability to analyze complex social and technical systems and improves the integration of people into the organizational context.

Lecture languageEnglish, German
Organizational details

The course "Human Factors Engineering I " takes place in the first half of the semester on Wednesday and Thursday until 11.12.2025.
From 17.12.2025 the course "Human Factors Engineering II" takes place on Wednesday and Thursday.

The course "Human Factors Engineering I" takes place during the first half of the semester on Wednesdays and Thursdays until December 11, 2025.
Starting from December 17, 2025, the course "Human Factors Engineering II" will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays.