Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
5-31-1983
Degree Name
Master of Science in Engineering Management - (M.S.)
Department
Industrial and Management Engineering
First Advisor
Stan S. Thomas
Abstract
This thesis reports on the problems faced by handicapped workers placed in an industrial situation. It discusses some of the frustrations, aspirations and hopes of the disabled to find suitable work as well as the fears and misconceptions of employers who consider the employment of the handicapped.
There is discussed the work done by the author in designing jigs and fixtures to assist handicapped workers in production as well as the models of placement, job understanding and rehabilitation efforts.
The work was done at the Delaware County Branch of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind, Chester, Pennsylvania where the author interviewed both administrative and placement personnel as well as handicapped employees.
Recommended Citation
Dharia, Hemank Babulal, "Selection and problems faced by the handicapped in an industry" (1983). Theses. 3520.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/3520
Included in
Business Administration, Management, and Operations Commons, Operations Research, Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering Commons
