Measuring the Complex Construct of Macroergonomic Compatibility: A Manufacturing System Case Study

Table 1

Sample of the MCQ-WV and the MCQ-EV.

MCQ-WV sample
Macroergonomic practices	Perception levels
	Totally Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Totally Agree
The company regularly evaluates employee performance.	1	2	3	4	5
The company considers human and ergonomic aspects when purchasing new information technology.	1	2	3	4	5
The company motivates its employees to do their best.	1	2	3	4	5
The work to be done depends on different information technologies.	1	2	3	4	5
Employees are explained how to use information technologies.	1	2	3	4	5
The tasks performed with information technologies are completed in risk-safe environments.	1	2	3	4	5
The salary is proportional to what employees do.	1	2	3	4	5
MCQ-EV sample
Elements on which MPs are applied	Importance levels
	Not important	Slightly important	Moderately important	Important	Highly important
Employee autonomy, job control, and participation	1	2	3	4	5
Lighting	1	2	3	4	5
Plant distribution	1	2	3	4	5
Noise	1	2	3	4	5
Temperature, humidity, and air quality	1	2	3	4	5
Workstation layout	1	2	3	4	5
Work demands (workload, mental effort, required attention, etc.)	1	2	3	4	5