Individual Workplace Research Articles

Enhancing maternity healthcare workers’ wellbeing using insider participatory action research

BackgroundGood healthcare worker (HCW) wellbeing positively impacts service user outcomes, yet the United Kingdom (UK) National Health Service (NHS) is suffering workforce burnout and retention issues. While urgently needing evidence-based wellbeing strategies, participatory interventions using positive psychology have been under-investigated. We aimed to develop a caring, collegial NHS labour ward environment wherein HCWs created paths to enhancing individual and collective workplace wellbeing.MethodsInsider Participatory Action Research (IPAR) used positive psychology within a social constructionist, pragmatic approach. All clinical and non-clinical HCWs on a consultant-led labour ward in the East Midlands, England, UK were invited to identify current sources of workplace wellbeing on which to collectively construct future ways of working. Qualitative data from several methods (below) were inductively thematically analysed.ResultsBetween October 2018 and July 2020, data were generated from 83 paper and 13 online questionnaires; 59 interviews; three action groups; six peer participant reviewers; 16 comments on data displays; and three emails. Three themes represented sources of workplace wellbeing: emotional, professional, and physical nourishment. Culture shifted to be more compassionate and inclusive, and morale, positivity, and atmosphere improved. Ways of working changed. Colleagues more proactively cared for each other, worked well together in teams, expressed thanks and feedback, and instigated interventions for colleagues’ and women’s welfare. Participants proposed that IPAR activities prompted change including: the researcher being considered an accessible colleague wellbeing resource; raised awareness of the importance of HCW wellbeing; and strengthened HCW relationships. The HEARS wellbeing intervention model (HCW driven, Everyone involved, Ask what makes a person feel good at work, Responses displayed, Steps taken) was developed to frame processes by which HCW participation catalysed impact towards workplace wellbeing.ConclusionsTo our knowledge, this is the first English language study using IPAR to enhance HCW wellbeing. Colleagues from diverse occupational groups improved individual and collective wellbeing through self-determined action. Using participatory methodology and positive psychology encouraged a more compassionate and inclusive culture. Subject to implementation research evaluating these strategies’ impact in different settings, we propose the HEARS wellbeing intervention model and workplace-based Colleague Support Volunteers as actions towards wellbeing and retention in healthcare organisations.

Exploring the Impact of Obesity and Insomnia on Work Productivity: Insights for Occupational Health and Sustainability in the Workplace

Background: The prevalence of obesity and sleep disorders within the Italian workforce mirrors a global trend where sedentary lifestyles, poor eating habits, and elevated stress levels significantly contribute to these health issues. These conditions have profound economic implications, including rising healthcare costs and diminished productivity due to absenteeism and presenteeism, adversely affecting organizational sustainability and employee well-being. Addressing these problems necessitates a holistic approach that integrates individual health interventions, workplace policies, and broader societal changes to promote healthy lifestyles. This cross-sectional study examines the influence of obesity and insomnia, both individually and combined, on work productivity within the context of occupational health and sustainability. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted with 397 participants from various professions over a six-month period. Self-reported work productivity impairments were assessed using the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI) questionnaire. Body Mass Index (BMI) and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) scores were utilized to evaluate obesity and insomnia levels, respectively. Results: Statistical analyses revealed a significant association of higher BMI and ISI scores with reduced work productivity. Both obesity and insomnia independently and synergistically contributed to productivity losses, with obesity exerting a more substantial effect. These findings indicate that obesity and insomnia increase presenteeism, thereby negatively impacting organizational performance and workplace sustainability. Conclusions: Our study underscores the critical impact of obesity and insomnia on work productivity and highlights the necessity of addressing these health issues not only for individual well-being but also for organizational sustainability. Integrating targeted health management strategies within workplaces to address these conditions can enhance productivity, improve employee well-being, and promote occupational health and safety. These interventions align with the current concept of sustainable work and are essential steps toward achieving sustainability in the workplace.

A survey of beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors about evidence-based practice in physical therapists of Latin America: a cross-sectional study

Evidence-based practice (EBP) refers to the integration of scientific evidence into the clinical setting. This study aimed to determine whether Latin American physiotherapists use EBP, analyze the associated factors, barriers, and facilitators, and examine the relationships between these elements in clinical practice. To conduct this cross-sectional study, the web-based questionnaire survey method was chosen. Survey was self-administered questionnaires to assess understanding of various EBP-related terms and determine their knowledge and ability to apply these concepts in clinical practice. The association between attitudes, awareness, and knowledge scores and the demographic data such as age group, years of experience, professional membership registry, and self-reported education was assessed. The questionnaire was distributed to a total of 5000 physical therapists, of which 4099 (82%) responded from seven Latin American countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, México, Perú, and Venezuela), between June 1, 2020, and May 31, 2024. Overall, the physical therapists had positive attitudes, beliefs, and interests in EBP. Their educational background, knowledge, and skills related to assessing and interpreting information were associated to the use of EBP. In addition, 53% of respondents indicated that lack of time was the main obstacle to the use of EBP. The top 3 barriers included insufficient time (53%), lack of information resources (20.8%), and lack of research tools (13.6%). Among Latin American physical therapists, individual characteristics workplace, clinical experience, educational background, and demographic characteristics, may behave as facilitators or barriers when performing an EBP. Thus, identifying methods and strategies to support physical therapists in adopting EBP in the Latin American is necessary. The academization of physiotherapy training might change this in the future.

A Systematic Review of Learning Opportunities Within the Crowdworkers’ Workplace

This systematic review used a qualitative content analysis (QCA) and co-occurrence analysis of scientific papers from multiple disciplines published between 2011 and 2021. It could identify learning opportunities within the crowdworkers’ workplace, ranging from work management via brand-building and technology-use to the engagement with the community interface, considering multiple constituents of the crowdworkers’ workplace such as locations and their infrastructure, as well as working hours and expectations by society. The degree to which such learning opportunities occur is shaped by the crowdwork platform, the community interface, digital devices, and the individual workplace environment they encounter. To grasp the reality of crowdwork, the CPSS meta-model by Yilma et al. (2021), Goller’s concept of agentic actions (2017), and Billett’s workplace curriculum model (2020) are used.

Exploration of the Mechanism for Systematic Emotional Intelligence (EI) Development in Contemporary College Students

As society increasingly values the overall quality of college students, Emotional Intelligence (EI) education has gained significant attention. EI plays a crucial role in individual mental health, social adaptation, and workplace competitiveness. Particularly in the developmental process of college students, the cultivation of EI significantly impacts their psychological resilience, interpersonal communication skills, and career development. This paper analyzes the evolution of EI theory and its application in college student education, explores the current state and challenges of EI development in university students, and proposes a systematic mechanism for EI cultivation. The mechanism aims to enhance students' EI levels comprehensively through innovative approaches such as curriculum integration, situational simulations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and personalized development. The research indicates that establishing a multidimensional framework for EI development and a well-rounded practical system will help improve college students' EI abilities, foster their physical and mental growth, and lay a solid foundation for their future careers.

Work Perceptions by Italian Nurses: Implications for Managers at the Point of Care.

The aim of this article is to report on Italian nurses' perceptions of their performance and work-related behaviors. The data for the study were derived from a questionnaire that included the items from the Individual Workplace Performance Scale, which was distributed via the internet during March 2021. The analysis of the responses found that women complained more about their work than men. Older nurses reported concerns about keeping up-to-date; they also thought that they carried out their work more efficiently than younger nurses and that they were better able to come up with creative solutions for new problems. The nurses who had been working for 6 to 10 years reported feeling more vulnerable in their positions. Further research is needed to help nurse managers manage their staff and reach their organizational goals.

The culture of care to enhance laboratory animal personnel well-being: a scoping review.

There has been intense focus on improving the quality of animal research in recent times. An emerging concept of a 'culture of care' has been proposed as another important pillar to enhance scientific quality, with staff well-being being a critical aspect. Professionals working with research animals can face moral and psychological burdens and are at risk of experiencing work-related stress. However, data on the global prevalence of stress in this population is limited. Equally, it is not clear how these stresses manifest, and what impact they might have on an individual's workplace performance and research quality. The purpose of this review was to identify work-related stress, its prevalence, and map evidence on strategies to mitigate stresses. We also set out to identify studies assessing the association between work-related stress and research quality. A systematic search was conducted across four databases, in addition to hand searching relevant references. We included peer-reviewed publications describing work-related stress, culture of care and laboratory animal professionals. A total of 49 publications were included for data mapping. Compassion fatigue was the most frequently described work-related stress, and its prevalence across Europe and North America is likely to be widespread. Multiple strategies to mitigate compassion fatigue and work-related stress were put forward, however, limited empirical evidence was available to assess success. Moreover, no studies reported empirical data linking work-related stress with research quality, despite several publications stating the case. Further population-specific research and measured assessments are urgently needed to deliver culture of care programmes to improve human well-being, animal welfare and research quality.

The Role of Ergonomics in Stress Management

In the modern fast-paced world, stress significantly impacts both individual well-being and workplace efficiency. Ergonomics, the study of designing workspaces to meet users' needs, provides a practical solution to mitigate stress. This paper investigates the connection between ergonomic design and stress management, exploring how workplace factors contribute to stress and how ergonomic improvements can alleviate it. We will examine the physical and psychological effects of poor ergonomics, review strategies for reducing stress through ergonomic design, and highlight the benefits of incorporating ergonomic principles into workplace practices.

Self-efficacy and Teamwork Attitude as Predictors of Career Sustainability Among Employees in the Nigerian Health Sector

Career sustainability, a crucial issue within human resources management, has attracted widespread attention in academics globally due to its link with various factors, including individual characteristics and workplace dynamics. Research has identified that personal traits, and organisational factors significantly shape an individual's career trajectory. According to the literature, developing self-efficacy and teamwork skills can impact career growth and sustainability, especially when individuals confidently perform their job responsibilities and work collaboratively with others. This study investigates how self-efficacy and teamwork influence career sustainability in Nigeria’s health sector. Based on the social cognition career theory, the study analyzed data from 292 nurses from a tertiary hospital in southwest Nigeria. A regression analysis was conducted using SmartPLS to test the study’s hypotheses. The study found that self-efficacy and teamwork had a significant and positive causal relationship with the career sustainability of the sampled employees. The study findings provide insight into how managers and employee stakeholders might improve career sustainability by enhancing self efficacy and encouraging teamwork among employees. To maintain a stable career, this study recommends that employees focus on working effectively in a team and building self confidence.

Managing SARS-CoV-2 transmission risk in workplace COVID-19 outbreaks.

A Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) workplace outbreak is a risk to the health of workers and business continuity. To minimise this risk, companies have implemented risk management measures (RMMs) designed to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 transmission within the workforce. The objective of this work was to gather insights into the application of RMMs in non-healthcare workplaces and to improve understanding of the practical barriers to their implementation. Data were collected using a pre-designed framework from 12 volunteer workplaces through discussions with staff responsible for site safety and during site visits to observe the RMMs and work processes. To evaluate ventilation effectiveness, measurements for carbon dioxide (CO2) were taken during the site visit and logged over an extended period in selected occupied areas. RMMs that were implemented well included working at home for office and other non-production staff, provision, and use of face coverings, provision for hand hygiene, and as methods became commonly available, carrying out testing for infected people. However, maintaining adequate physical distancing in many production areas proved difficult because established factory layouts cannot be easily changed and there is often a need for workers to be close to each other to communicate. A major shortcoming identified was the understanding and application of measures to improve workplace ventilation. Rapidly installing and/or upgrading mechanical ventilation systems during a pandemic may not be practical and ideally should be considered in building design. Measuring CO2 in occupied workspaces proved to be a useful tool for identifying areas with potentially inadequate ventilation. Preventing workplace attendance by identifying infected individuals is challenging, making effective RMMs crucial to mitigating virus transmission. The effectiveness of individual RMMs can be uncertain; therefore, it is necessary to adopt multilayered RMMs. Successful implementation relies on measures that are specific to individual workplaces, identified by accurate risk assessment, regularly reviewed for effectiveness, and worker compliance. Establishing suitable risk mitigation policies and providing staff supervision are vital to ensure the sustained and effective implementation of RMMs. For RMMs that require technical understanding, such as workplace ventilation systems, specialist support may be necessary to ensure effective implementation.

Learning Experiences and Didactic Needs of German Healthcare Professions: A Focus Group Study for the Design of Personalized Interprofessional Further Education in Dementia Healthcare

Considering the multifaceted nature of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and the necessity for interprofessional knowledge, this research extends its scope to encompass professionals with diverse levels of training and experience in dementia care. A need analysis for the project “My INdividual Digital EDucation.RUHR” (MINDED.RUHR) is conducted to develop an automatized recommender system for individual learning content using AI. In this sub-study, the aim was to reveal didactic specialties, knowledge gaps, and structural challenges of further education in dementia care of different health professions and to derive learning preference personae. Eight focus group interviews among nine health professions and up to six participants (N = 34) each took place to survey distinct didactic experiences and learning needs. The results reflect various learning preferences, with a propensity to multimedia, practical, and interactive tasks. Health professions are used to digital education but show aversions against synchronous e-learning formats. The derived learning preference personae constitute profound blueprints for a user-centered digital education design process, aiming to establish personalized and representative further education in dementia care applicable to various individual preferences and structural workplace challenges of healthcare professions.

Exploring the workplace factors and their influence on the employment outcomes for people with multiple sclerosis

BackgroundHigh unemployment rate of people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) is associated with substantial economic costs. Whilst the impact of MS symptoms and other disease-related factors on employment outcomes of PwMS has been assessed, limited evidence exists on the impacts of workplace factors. ObjectiveTo investigate the most common individual and group workplace factors associated with unemployment or a perceived risk of unemployment in PwMS, and to identify patient subgroups that are more susceptible to changes in employment status due to such factors. MethodsData from the Australian MS Longitudinal Study (AMSLS) on employment status and workplace factors were used. Fifteen workplace factors were classified under four groups: organisational, commuting, moving around at work, and equipment usage factors. Participants answered ‘Yes’ to each factor if it related to their unemployment and/or perceived risk of becoming unemployed and a group factor was considered “Yes” if at least one individual factor within it was answered as “Yes”. The proportions of “Yes” responses were calculated for both individual and group factors. Total number of individual factors was calculated and descriptive analyses and ordered logistic regression were used to summarize the total number of factors affecting each participant, and their association with participants’ occupations, sex, disability severity and disease duration. ResultsCommon workplace factors influencing employment were organisational (39.8 % perceived risk, 44.0 % lost employment), commuting (28.9 % perceived risk) and equipment usage difficulty (30.9 % lost employment). Common individual factors included inflexible working conditions, lack of suitable work, commuting difficulties, architectural barriers, and requirement to stand for long periods to use equipment. Professionals, blue-collar workers, and those with moderate/severe disability were more likely to report a higher number of workplace factors risking their employment. ConclusionsWorkplace factors undermine PwMS employment, with variations among subgroups based on occupation and disability severity. Understanding these barriers is crucial for supporting PwMS in the workforce.

A Study on the Perception and Awareness of Nutritional Requirements in Cab Drivers

Cabs are a vital part of urban transportation, facilitating mobility within cities, connecting people to their destinations, and contributing to the urban fabric. This study aims to explore the perception and awareness of nutritional requirements among cab drivers, a demographic often overlooked in discussions surrounding health and well-being. The study will involve data collection from 50 drivers operating in urban areas, with considerations for factors such as age, gender, years of experience, and working hours. Moreover, this research would highlight the broader societal implications of improving the nutritional health and overall wellbeing of the cab driver population, emphasizing the potential ripple effects on individual health outcomes, workplace productivity, and overall community health. In essence, this research serves as a call to action for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and community stakeholders to prioritize the nutritional needs and implement targeted interventions that empower them to make healthier choices.

Kitchen Layout Design and Individual Work Performance of Eatery in Davao Del Norte, Philippines

This study assessed the level of kitchen layout design and individual work performance in eateries in Davao del Norte, Philippines. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed in this study to determine the relationship between the two variables. The respondents of this study were 207 employees of eateries in Davao del Norte, selected through a simple random sampling technique. Two adapted questionnaires were used, and the statistical tools included mean, Pearson r, and standard deviation. The findings of this study revealed that the level of kitchen layout design in terms of lighting, space or arrangement of kitchen equipment, and type of flooring was very high. The investigation also found that the level of individual work performance in terms of task performance, contextual performance, and counterproductive work behavior was very high, indicating that these behaviors were always manifest. Additionally, the study found a significant relationship between kitchen layout design and individual work performance, with an r value of 0.781 and a p-value of 0.000. Therefore, it was recommended to select a suitable kitchen layout design in eateries to enhance individual performance and workplace productivity. Future researchers were encouraged to continue exploring the space or arrangement of kitchen equipment to better manage kitchens and develop creative technologies for improved comprehension in these areas. Enhancing the study of task and contextual performance was suggested to emphasize human factor considerations and a holistic approach to boost productivity outcomes.

The Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment with Work Discipline in Banshu Electric Indonesia Employees

Industry is the root of the economy in a country. The study of job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and work discipline is critical to understanding their impact on individual well-being and workplace productivity. Job satisfaction refers to the level of happiness felt by employees towards their work, organizational commitment involves full dedication to the organization, and work discipline includes focus, regularity, and motivation in performing tasks. Understanding these factors can help organizations support employees in achieving a healthy work-life balance and improving work performance. The approach used in this research is a quantitative approach. The data collection technique used in this study is to use a Likert scale model. Based on this research, it is found that job satisfaction and organizational commitment have a significant correlation with work discipline in employees at Banshu Electric Indonesia. Overall, the results of this study can provide a prediction of employee discipline at Banshu Electric Indonesia which is quite large at 63.9%, while the remaining 36.1% is influenced by other factors not examined. For this reason, further research needs to be carried out to see other variables that are thought to have an effect in addition to the variables studied, such as exemplary leadership in the company, the size of compensation, threats, and definite rules from the company.

The Development of Happy Organization Indicators of Private Vocational Colleges in The Northeast

Background and Aims: The concept of a happiness organization is another idea aimed at promoting the quality of life in the workplace for individuals. It believes that fostering relationships within the organization leads to happiness. The feeling of being valued and having a sense of worth to the organization creates a sense of commitment, joy, love in work, and devotion to the organization. ready to dedicate physical and mental strength to contribute fullest potential of the organization. This research aims, to development of happy organization indicators and to test the goodness of fit of the structural relationship model of happy organization indicators of private vocational colleges in the Northeast with empirical data. Methodology: The research is divided into 2 phases. Phases 1 to development of happy organization indicators. The key informants group consisted of 9 experts, a sample group of 490 administrators and teachers. The research instrument is an interview form and a questionnaire. Statistics to analyze data by mean and standard deviation. Phase 2 to test the goodness of fit of the structural relationship model happy organization indicators of private vocational colleges in the Northeast with the empirical data, by second-order confirmatory factor analysis. Results: The indicators of the happy organization of private vocational colleges in the Northeast comprised 5 factors and 25 indicators, Happy people 5 indicators, Happy home 5 indicators, Organizational culture 5 indicators, Job satisfaction 5 indicators, and Happy Teamwork 5 indicators. 2. The goodness of fit of the structural relationship model of happy organization indicators of private vocational colleges in the Northeast. It was in good agreement with the empirical data, with Chi-Square = 3853.531, df = 270, P-Value = 0.000, CMIN/df. = 1.428, CFI = .962, GFI = 0.929 TLI = .958, AGFI= 0.915, RMSEA=0.033 RMR= 0.030, NFI= 0.886, IFI= 0.963. Every component had a statistically significant relationship at the 0.001 level. Conclusion: The consideration of workplace happiness is deemed a crucial factor in organizational management, particularly in the realm of human resource management. It has a significant impact on an individual level, fostering greater motivation and effectiveness in the workplace, and creating an atmosphere of happiness in the educational environment, administrators, teachers, and students collaboratively work together with full dedication and ability, resulting in improved operations and increased efficiency and effectiveness. Creating a positive image for the organization, and most importantly, the ultimate product of the educational institution: students who receive instruction from teachers working joyfully

Burnout in podiatrists associated with individual characteristics, workplace and job satisfaction: A national survey.

Burnout is highly prevalent among health practitioners. It negatively impacts job performance, patient care, career retention and psychological well-being. This study aimed to identify factors associated with burnout among Australian podiatrists. Data were collected from registered podiatrists via four online surveys administered annually from 2017 to 2020 as part of the Podiatrists in Australia: Investigating Graduate Employment (PAIGE) study. Information was collected about work history, job preferences, personal characteristics, health, personality, life experiences and risk-taking behaviours. Multiple logistic regression analyses were used to determine if (i) individual characteristics, (ii) workplace factors and (iii) job satisfaction measures were associated with burnout (based on the abbreviated Maslach Burnout Inventory). A total of 848 responses were included, with 268 podiatrists (31.6%) experiencing burnout. Participants experiencing burnout were slightly younger, more recent to practice, had poorer health, greater mental distress, lower scores for resilience, extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability and openness to experiences. They were less likely to have financial and clinical risk-taking behaviour and more likely to have career risk-taking behaviour. Prediction accuracy of these individual characteristic variables for burnout was 72.4%. Participants experiencing burnout were also more likely to work in private practice, have more work locations, work more hours, more direct patient hours, see more patients, have shorter consultation times, more likely to bulk bill chronic disease management plans, have less access to sick leave and professional development and be more likely to intend to leave patient care and the profession within 5years than participants not experiencing burnout. Prediction accuracy of these workplace-related variables for burnout was 67.1%. Participants experiencing burnout were less satisfied with their job. Prediction accuracy of these variables for burnout was 78.8%. Many of the factors associated with burnout in Australian podiatrists are modifiable, providing opportunities to implement targeted prevention strategies. The strength of association of these factors indicates high potential for strategies to be successful.

Dear colleague, tell me, do you really know me? The impact of self -verifying feedback on workplace interpersonal relationships and individual workplace behavior .

People need to obtain feedback that verifies the self- views which they hold about themselves, as, it is needed for psychological well-being and consistency. Trying to get self-verifying feedback, namely self-verification strivings research is mostly conducted in personal settings and intimate relationships. Thus, more research studying the topic in organizational settings and business relationships is needed. This paper aimed to study self-verification strivings of employees in organizational settings and to obtain an understanding of the influence of confirmatory feedback on workplace behavior and relationships. The research was exploratory in its nature, thus a qualitative research design was used and in-depth interviews with 30 participants were conducted. Additionally, the researchers made non-participant observation in the workplaces of the participants. The study presents several contributions to the field: It showed that receiving confirmatory feedback improves communication between colleagues; it enables effective division of work which in turn improves teamwork; it ensures the colleagues to have precise expectations about each other’s performances, it contributes to trust between the employee and the verifier, it helps the formation of affective commitment towards the organization and contributes to the development of organizational citizenship behaviors.

Predictors of Occupational Distress of Catholic Priests on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States

AbstractWith ever-increasing demands placed upon active priests in the United States, insight into protecting their mental health may help strengthen vocational resilience for individual priests. The purpose of this study was to examine the association of individual variables, workplace characteristics, and physical activity participation with occupational distress levels among Catholic priests. A 22-question survey consisting of a demographic questionnaire, the Clergy Occupational Distress Index, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire was employed to collect individual variables, workplace characteristics, physical activity participation, and occupational distress levels of Catholic priests from the Eastern seaboard of the United States. Regression analyses showed that the number of years ordained (β = −.24, p < .01) and number of priests residing together (β = −.11, p = .05) were negatively associated with occupational distress levels. Collectively, these demographic, workplace, and physical activity variables accounted for about 10% of the variances in priest participant occupational distress scores. Findings suggest that novice priests may be more susceptible to occupational distress than veteran priests and that those living in multi-priest households tend to show lower levels of occupational distress. (Arch)dioceses may find the results of the current study useful for planning housing situations for priests or to better help novice priests meet the demands of their vocation.

TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND ITS ROLE IN IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ENTERPRISE

The essence of the technical and economic analysis aimed at improving the economic activity of enterprises and making optimal management decisions depending on the obtained results is revealed. It is pointed out the need to carry out a complex and systematic technical and economic analysis of the production and economic activity of the enterprise in order to objectively evaluate its results, which will contribute to increasing the efficiency of production. Systematicity consists in the study of the object as part of a higher-level system, and complexity - in the comprehensive and interdependent assessment of elements, the analysis of many characteristics of the enterprise's activity, which are reflected in the system of analytical and evaluation indicators. At the same time, the methods of comprehensive assessment of the enterprise's activity and the directions of its implementation are given, based on general indicators of production efficiency, financial condition and competitiveness. The most important tasks of the technical and economic analysis of the enterprise's activity are highlighted in order to ensure the scientific and economic validity of the enterprise's activity plans and the implementation of control over their implementation. It is emphasized that one of the important directions of the technical and economic analysis of the production and economic activity of the enterprise is not only its assessment, but also diagnostics, determination of factors affecting the analyzed indicators, and identification of reserves for improving work efficiency. Technical and economic analysis is basically intra-informative analysis. In the process of such an analysis, the activity of all structural subdivisions of the enterprise, services, shops, districts, teams and individual workplaces is investigated. The source of information for such an analysis is planning and normative data, operational and accounting materials, off-account data. Technical and economic analysis is carried out daily, for a decade, a month, a quarter, a year before drawing up the final report. Important management decisions are made based on the results of the analysis. Depending on the results of the diagnosis of the main indicators and the factors affecting them, it is proposed to make economic-mathematical and simulation models, the reliability of the analysis results will depend on their correct construction. For a more complete study of the activities of enterprises, it is recommended to use factor and correlation analyses based on mathematical, statistical and economic methods.