Work Systems division

Work Systems 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.

Definition

"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."

See the 2023 - 2024 Division Board here.

Invite a friend to join the Work Systems Division!

It's fast, free and simple! Here's how to sign up: 

      1. Go to this link.
      2. Select "Update Your Member Record."
      3. Set up username and password (if you don't already have one).
      4. Under "Societies and Divisions," select "Edit" and click on the Work Systems Division.

Call Brian Charles at (800) 494-0460, ext. 102, for assistance.

Vision (what we want to become)

  • 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 (what we are doing today)

  • 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.

Strategies

Key Markets: (Who is our target audience?) 

  • Academic Community (Focus is on Fundamental Aspects)
  • Industrial Community (Focus is on Improving Productivity/Reducing Cost)

Contributions: (What products or services do we provide to our clients/customers/audience?) 

  • A theory, a Body of Knowledge, and a support organization.
  • A forum for challenging and advancing the Work Systems Body of Knowledge

Distinctions: (What makes our product or service unique, so that the audience will choose us?) 

  • Our primary focus is on defining/establishing a work systems framework and scientific approach to design, standardization, measurement, analysis and optimization.
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