In this paper, we present an ergonomic action in a cooperative of products of leather and synthetics material, specially shoes and sacs. We focus on the process of tacit knowledge transmission between an associate expert and the others associates, all of them novices in this work. In conclusion, we present the basis to compare ergonomic action in cooperative organizations and ergonomic action in traditional enterprises, and point out the obstacles to promote effective cooperative organizations.
tacit knowledge; social economics; practical knowledge transmission
