Work Systems division

Work Systems Division

About the Division

IISE Work Systems Division members have an interest in the art, science, and practice of designing, implementing, analyzing and improving human-machine systems that work together to produce goods and provide services.

"A work system is a system in which human participants and/or machines perform work using information, technology, and other resources to produce products and/or services for internal or external customers. Typical business organizations contain work systems that procure materials from suppliers, produce and deliver products or services to customers, find customers, create financial reports, hire employees, coordinate work across departments, and perform many other functions. The work system concept is a common denominator for many types of systems that operate within or across organizations."

Vision

  • Work Systems Division is to be the leading source for promoting advancements in the science, mathematics, and engineering principles that define work systems.
  • The Work Systems Division inspires those with an interest in designing, implementing, analyzing, and improving Work Systems in all environments (terrestrial, subterranean, underwater, atmospheric, outer space, cyberspace, etc.).

Mission

  • The Work Systems Division primary focus is on defining/establishing a work systems framework and scientific approach to design, standardization, measurement, analysis and optimization.
  • We provide professional forums for IISE members, present advanced concepts in work systems theory and application, and define the Work Systems Body of Knowledge.
  • Division members actively promote research, discovery, and open dialogue on the science, mathematics, and engineering discipline needed to design, build, operate, and sustain work systems.
  • Our efforts stimulate innovation, foster competitiveness, and promote advancements in work systems theory and practice.

Leadership

The Work Systems (WS) leadership consists of a President, President-Elect, Past-President and 4 Directors. The directors serve a 2-year term. The President serves a 3-year term, 1 year as President-Elect, 1 year as President, and 1 year as Past-President. 2 Student Leader Board members may be appointed to the board for 1 -2 year terms.

Click here to view the current board members.

Competitions and Awards

The Work Systems Division has 3 competitions and awards. The Best Track Paper Competition, the Best Student Paper Competition, and the Teaching Award.

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