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What is a primary factor in deciding how tasks are assigned to employees?
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?
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?
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?
What is an example of a specialized accounting job?
What can be a risk of jobs becoming too tedious or stressful?
What can be a risk of jobs becoming too tedious or stressful?
How does an organization benefit from having specialized employees?
How does an organization benefit from having specialized employees?
What is one method through which skills can be acquired in an apprenticeship role?
What is one method through which skills can be acquired in an apprenticeship role?
When designing jobs around tasks, what is a crucial element to consider?
When designing jobs around tasks, what is a crucial element to consider?
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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Description
Explore the intricacies of task assignment based on skills and experience within organizations. This quiz delves into job design, specialization, and the impact of job meaning on employee retention. Learn about the role of specialized training programs and the challenges of maintaining motivation in highly specialized jobs.
