Ergonomic Practices and Organizational Performance of Car Manufacturing Companies in Laguna

Abstract

Scholars and renowned Ergonomist avowed that Ergonomic practices implementation leads to excellent organizational performance. This study sought to find relationship between Ergonomic practices and organizational performance. Four car manufacturing companies in Laguna participated in the research. Combination of Velasco’s Ergo Tech Leap System Model and Shahnavaz’s Theoretical Model for Ergonomic Intervention was used as the theoretic frame in the determining the relationship between Ergonomic practices and organizational performance. Research was pursued using Explanatory Mixed Method. Quantitative research made use of survey questionnaire. Demographic data were analyzed with the use of descriptive statistics in terms of mean and standard deviation. Pearson’s Correlation was employed to test the relationship of the variables. In- depth interviews with manager and three supervisors were pursued in the qualitative research. Result revealed that there is a significant relationship between Ergonomic practices and organizational performance. Companies are strong in the implementation and commitment to safety and served as an avenue that provides safety trainings, skills formation, seminars, education and competition for personal growth and organizational growth. Company representatives believed on the positive outcome they will reap upon implementing these practices. Thus, lack of top management support pinpointed as the lead barrier to successful implementation of Ergonomic intervention. Government regulation and market condition only shared small percentage of the barrier.