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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?

State tax specialist Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased turnover rates Signup and view all the answers

How does an organization benefit from having specialized employees?

They can complete specific tasks effectively and efficiently. Signup and view all the answers

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

Working alongside an experienced professional Signup and view all the answers

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

The skills required to complete the tasks Signup and view all the answers

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.