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Job Characteristics and Employee Teams

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Which field of study focuses on analyzing work methods and establishing time standards?

  • Ergonomics Study
  • Job Specification Development
  • Industrial Engineering (correct)
  • Human Resource Management

    • What does the term 'occasionally' refer to in a job context?

  • Duties that are never assigned.
  • Duties performed frequently.
  • Duties performed once in a while. (correct)
  • Duties that are mandatory for all workers.

    • What is the purpose of job design?

  • To eliminate all jobs within a company.
  • To maximize the number of employees in a department.
  • To improve jobs through technological and human considerations. (correct)
  • To standardize job roles without considering employee needs.

    • Which of the following best defines ergonomics?

    <p>The design of systems that ensure employees' physical well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does job crafting entail?

    <p>Employees molding tasks to fit their strengths and passions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Job Characteristics Model primarily focus on?

    <p>Motivating employees through job design.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by employee engagement?

    <p>Being enthusiastic and immersed in work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does dejobbing refer to?

    <p>Structuring organizations around changing projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which job characteristic indicates the degree to which a job allows for different activities?

    <p>Skill variety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for when the combined effort of a team exceeds the total of each individual’s effort?

    <p>Synergy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological state relates to the understanding of how well one’s work is performed?

    <p>Knowledge of results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which synergistic characteristic involves the willingness to hear different opinions and ideas?

    <p>Acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does employee empowerment primarily involve?

    <p>Granting power to initiate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the job characteristics needed to produce meaningful work?

    <p>Quality of leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In teamwork, which characteristic is most associated with achieving a collective agreement?

    <p>Consensual decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which job characteristic relates to the impact of the job on others and the larger community?

    <p>Task significance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of the mechanical approach toward personnel?

    <p>It views labor as interchangeable with capital and land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component associated with the mechanical approach to personnel?

    <p>Employee morale enhancement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'social audit' entail in the context of personnel management?

    <p>Systematically assessing and reporting on social impacts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the mechanical approach perceive personnel?

    <p>As controllable and predictable resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the obligations of a personnel manager within the mechanistic framework?

    <p>Ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential problem associated with the mechanical approach to personnel management?

    <p>Technological unemployment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach is often used to describe the mechanical perspective on labor?

    <p>Factor-of-production concept.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a closed system, what is the mechanical approach's stance towards outside influences?

    <p>Shelters the firm from outside interference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of job analysis?

    <p>To obtain information about jobs and their duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a type of employment identified in Article 280 of the Labor Code?

    <p>Part-time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is not typically used to collect job analysis data?

    <p>Surveys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical component of a job description?

    <p>Job Title</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major issue that can arise from poorly written job descriptions?

    <p>They can limit the jobholder's activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of job analysis focuses on identifying critical incidents that affect job performance?

    <p>The Critical Incident Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not an essential part of a job description?

    <p>Employee Personal Interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided when writing job descriptions to ensure clarity and specificity?

    <p>Employing technical jargon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the requirements of the Labor Code regarding employee health and safety when the number of employees exceeds 200 but not more than 300?

    <p>Hire a full-time RN, part-time physician, dentist, and an emergency clinic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a guaranteed right of employees under the Labor Code?

    <p>Self-organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an employer provide when the number of employees exceeds 50 according to the Labor Code?

    <p>First-aid medicines and equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Labor Code require when the number of employees exceeds 300?

    <p>Hire full-time physician, dentist, RN, and establish clinics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of work conditions does the Labor Code emphasize for employees?

    <p>Inclusion in decision making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Job Characteristics and Employee Teams

    • Meaningfulness, responsibility, and knowledge of work outcomes enhance job experiences.
    • Five core job characteristics: skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback.
    • Employee teams prioritize collective work functions and delegate decision-making to team members.
    • Synergy within teams creates outcomes greater than the sum of individual efforts.

    Employee Empowerment

    • Involves granting employees the authority to initiate change and take ownership of their roles.

    Job Analysis and Job Descriptions

    • Job analysis gathers information on job duties, tasks, and activities.
    • Methods for job analysis include interviews, questionnaires, observation, and diaries.
    • Job description components: job title, job statement, essential functions, and job specifications.
    • Issues with job descriptions include vagueness, outdated information, and potential legal violations.

    Job Specification and Design

    • Job specifications detail the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for a position.
    • Job design improves organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction through analysis.
    • Job Characteristics Model correlates job design with higher motivation, lower absenteeism, and enhanced performance.

    Employee Engagement and Job Crafting

    • Employee engagement involves workers being enthusiastic and fully immersed in their tasks.
    • Job crafting allows employees to align their roles with their strengths and passions.

    Mechanical Approach to Personnel Management

    • Mechanical approach views labor as a factor of production, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
    • Problems from this approach include technological unemployment and a rigid organizational structure.
    • Closed-system management limits external influences like labor unions or government regulations.
    • Management must understand labor laws to avoid issues related to employee rights and welfare.
    • Employee rights include self-organization, humane conditions, and adequate compensation.

    Health, Safety, and Social Welfare Provisions

    • Labor Code mandates include access to first-aid resources and specific staffing requirements based on employee numbers.
    • As employee counts increase, additional healthcare staff and services become mandatory (such as RNs and emergency clinics).

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    Explore the crucial job characteristics that influence the meaningfulness of work among employee teams, including aspects like skill variety, responsibility, and feedback. This quiz delves into the psychological aspects of workplace dynamics, particularly in virtual teams.

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