The Field Guide to Understanding 'Human Error'

by Sidney Dekker

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"The Field Guide to Understanding 'Human Error'" by Sidney Dekker is a comprehensive and practical guide to understanding the nature of human error and its impact on complex systems. Through numerous case studies and examples from a variety of domains, Dekker explains how human error is often the result of organizational and systemic shortcomings, rather than individual incompetence. He argues that in order to effectively manage and mitigate human error, organizations must adopt a systems approach that focuses on creating a culture of transparency, learning, and risk management. The book is aimed at professionals in fields such as healthcare, aviation, and transportation who are responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of complex systems.

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