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The article critiqued in this document is entitled "Workplace economics." It was authored by representatives from the American Chiropractic Association -- although a specific author is not identified. This article serves as an overview to the field of ergonomics as it affects the workplace. The author approaches the topic from a decidedly broad perspective. There are a number of generalizations that are made in this article. In fact, very few of the assertions within it are actually substantiated. As such, it appears as though the author believes the reader should simply believe him or her based on the author's word, or perhaps because of the publication's backing by the American Chiropractic Association.
A STATEMENT OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
There is no research problem identified in this article. Furthermore, there is no original research performed in it. The only type of problem identified in the article is the general one that ergonomic discomfort engenders in the workplace. Specifically, the issue of injuries incurred while working is addressed. There are a number of complications that are created by these injuries, which include most eminently higher costs to replace employees that are injured, to treat employees that are injured, and to retrain individuals who are replacing employees. The form that these injuries takes generally includes, "carpal tunnel syndrome (a nerve entrapment at the wrist seen in computer users), low-back pain, tendonitis, bursitis, and neck pain or headaches" (ACA, no date, p. 1). These injuries are definitely...
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