Job Design and Skill Matching

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What is a primary factor in deciding how tasks are assigned to employees?

  • Department needs
  • Skills and experience necessary for the tasks (correct)
  • Employee age
  • Employee preferences

Which of the following is typically NOT a way employees acquire skills?

  • Passing a general quiz (correct)
  • Specialized training programs
  • University lecture attendance
  • Self-development of new skills

What challenge do organizations face as jobs become more specialized?

  • Ensuring jobs are meaningful for employees (correct)
  • Simplifying task assignments
  • Increased employee productivity
  • Reducing the cost of employment

What is an example of a specialized accounting job?

<p>State tax specialist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a risk of jobs becoming too tedious or stressful?

<p>Increased turnover rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an organization benefit from having specialized employees?

<p>They can complete specific tasks effectively and efficiently. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one method through which skills can be acquired in an apprenticeship role?

<p>Working alongside an experienced professional (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When designing jobs around tasks, what is a crucial element to consider?

<p>The skills required to complete the tasks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Task Assignment and Skill Matching

  • Organizations assign tasks to employees based on their skills and experience.
  • Common tasks across organizations have identified skill requirements.
  • Skill acquisition methods include specialized training programs, trade schools, colleges, and apprenticeships.
  • Occasionally, employees need to develop completely new skill sets to fulfill task demands.

Job Design and Specialization

  • Standard "jobs" are often designed around tasks requiring common skill sets.
  • As organizations grow, jobs become more specialized, leading to roles like "state tax specialist" or "fixed asset accountant".
  • Specialized jobs require specific skills and experience, increasing efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Meaning and Employee Retention

  • Highly specialized jobs can become monotonous and stressful, leading to high employee turnover rates.
  • Maintaining employee motivation and productivity requires ensuring jobs are meaningful to the employees performing them.

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