This paper first discusses two cognitive science paradigms and then present third approach related to interaction with the world as known as embodied cognition. The focus is to analyze work settings with the help of cognitive work analysis and human work interaction design approaches. The case of power plant control room is discussed and analyzed in the context of human system interactions, work and task analysis. This approach helps in reducing cognitive workload on operator which can result in reduction in errors in managing the control room of the power plant.