Editing Sociotechnical system (section)

=== Benefits of seeing sociotechnical systems through a work system lens ===
Analysing and designing sociotechnical systems from a work system perspective and eliminates the artificial distinction of the social system from the technical system. This also eliminates the idea of joint optimization. By using a work system lens in can bring many benefits, such as:

* Viewing the work system as a whole, making it easier to discuss and analyse
* More organised approach by even outlining basic understanding of a work system
* A readily usable analysis method making it more adaptable for performing analysis of a work system
* Does not require guidance by experts and researchers
*Reinforces the idea that a work system exists to produce a product(s)/service(s)
*Easier to theorize potential staff reductions, job roles changing and reorganizations
*Encourages motivation and good will while reducing the stress from monitoring
*Conscientious that documentation and practice may differ<ref name=Alter2015>{{cite journal |last1=Alter |first1=Steven |title=Sociotechnical Systems through a Work System Lens :A Possible Path for Reconciling System Conceptualizations, Business Realities, and Humanist Values in IS Development |journal=Business Analytics and Information Systems |date=1 June 2015 |url=https://repository.usfca.edu/at/54/ }}</ref>