Abstract
This research applies the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System and Hofsted's fifth dimension of national culture (Confucian- long-term versus short-term orientation) to compare accident patterns between the US and Taiwan. Asia and Africa have higher accident rates than Europe or America. There are also fundamental differences between Chinese and Western minds. These variations suggest that there should be fundamental, underlying factors causing these differences. Several studies have investigated the relationship between culture and accidents however, no research has investigated Chinese culture and accidents. The findings clearly show different patterns in the human factors causes underlying aviation accidents in these different regions. It could even be argued that the accident analysis system itself has an implicit cultural bias within it, as HFACS was a product of Western culture. Global aviation is strongly influenced by the Western culture, however, the safety challenge is to manage the potential risks it may present.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics |
| Subtitle of host publication | 7th International Conference, EPCE 2007. Held as Part of HCI International 2007, Proceedings |
| Editors | Don Harris |
| Publisher | Springer Verlag |
| Pages | 716-722 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Volume | 4562 LNAI |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-540-73331-7 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-540-73330-0 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 7th International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, EPCE 2007 - Beijing, China Duration: 22 Jul 2007 → 27 Jul 2007 |
Publication series
| Name | Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics) |
|---|---|
| Volume | 4562 LNAI |
| ISSN (Print) | 03029743 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 16113349 |
Conference
| Conference | 7th International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, EPCE 2007 |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| City | Beijing |
| Period | 22/07/07 → 27/07/07 |
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Keywords
- Accident investigation
- Confucian
- Cross-culture
- Human error
- Human factors analysis and classification system
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science(all)
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Theoretical Computer Science
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Confucius in western cockpits : The investigation of long-term versus short-term orientation culture and aviation accidents. / Li, Wen Chin; Harris, Don.
Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics: 7th International Conference, EPCE 2007. Held as Part of HCI International 2007, Proceedings. ed. / Don Harris. Vol. 4562 LNAI Springer Verlag, 2007. p. 716-722 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); Vol. 4562 LNAI).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference proceeding
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