The emerging cognitive difficulties and emotional-motivational challenges of ghanaian air traffic controllers: Implication for improved job design

Mohammed Aminu Sanda, Emmanuel Owusu-Asiedu

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Abstract

This study explored the cognitive difficulties and emotional-motivational challenges associated with air traffic control activity in Ghana. This based on the observation that air traffic controllers at the main airport in Ghana operate under very stressful situations in managing the high traffic and movement of aircrafts. Guided by the systemic structural theory of activity, it was found that the air traffic control activity entailed a complex set of tasks that required operators to have very high levels of knowledge and expertise in the practical application of specific skills pertaining to cognitive domains. It is concluded that even though a complex motor task in the air traffic control activity can be performed by the workers, it demands significant cognitive effort, with consequential effect on the emotional-motivational aspects of the activity they perform. This understanding can be incorporated in designing an operator-efficient and effective work system for air traffic controllers in Ghana.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering - Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, 2017
EditorsCarryl Baldwin
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages351-361
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9783319606415
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
EventAHFE 2017 International Conference on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, 2017 - Los Angeles
Duration: 17 Jun 201721 Jun 2017

Publication series

NameAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Volume586
ISSN (Print)2194-5357

Conference

ConferenceAHFE 2017 International Conference on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLos Angeles
Period17/06/1721/06/17

Keywords

  • Air-traffic control activity
  • Air-traffic controllers
  • Cognitive difficulties
  • Emotional-motivational challenge
  • Job design

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