This book addresses technical issues and human factors mainly from the mechanical, chemical, electrical, metallurgical and civil engineering fields as these make significant contribution to the economy and progress of a nation. It discusses factors that assist development of efficient, ideal work cultures and their influence on the productivity. It addresses undesirable traits in the working personnel which can cause deviations from good working practices. Suggestions are given for encouraging better performance and corrective actions for improvement of unsatisfactory working.

Kiran Golwalkar is a Consulting Chemical engineer having worked for design, erection, commissioning, operation and troubleshooting of various chemical industries in India, Kenya, Thailand and Indonesia.