The Role of Ergonomics on the Growth of Small and Medium Size Industrial Enterprises in Cameroon

Abstract

This paper aims to evaluate the impact of Ergonomics (Physical and Cognitive) on the Growth of Small and Medium size Industrial Enterprises in Cameroon. To test our hypotheses, the research followed a deductive methodology through which primary data were collected using structured questionnaires from 114 respondents of SMEs in Cameroon. The results showed that, Physical Ergonomics exerts a positive and significant effect on growth of SMIEs in Cameroon, and Cognitive ergonomics also exerts a positive and significant effects on growth. From the above findings, we propose that Management of industrial SMEs should provide adaptive workstations that is, Height-Adjustable and Flexible Workstations, Mental Health and Well-being Programs should be prioritized as well as invest on Ergonomic Software Design like Intuitive User Interfaces so as to render the workplace physically and cognitively safe, hence fostering the growth of the Enterprise.

JEL Classification : O4, P23.

Paper type : Empirical Research