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What does job design involve specifying?
What does job design involve specifying?
- The salary and benefits of a job
- The job location and company culture
- The marketing strategy for a job
- The content and methods of a job (correct)
What is a disadvantage of specialization for employees?
What is a disadvantage of specialization for employees?
- Opportunities for advancement
- High education and skills requirements
- Control over work
- Monotonous work (correct)
What does job enlargement involve?
What does job enlargement involve?
- Giving a worker a larger portion of the total task by horizontal loading (correct)
- Reducing the scope of a worker's tasks
- Increasing the worker's salary
- Increasing responsibility for planning and coordination tasks
How does motivation influence quality and productivity?
How does motivation influence quality and productivity?
What does trust influence according to the text?
What does trust influence according to the text?
What does job design involve specifying?
What does job design involve specifying?
What is a disadvantage of specialization for employees?
What is a disadvantage of specialization for employees?
What is the advantage of job enlargement?
What is the advantage of job enlargement?
What is the advantage of specialization for management?
What is the advantage of specialization for management?
How does motivation influence quality and productivity?
How does motivation influence quality and productivity?
Study Notes
Job Design
- Involves specifying tasks, duties, and responsibilities of a job
Specialization
- Disadvantage for employees: leads to boredom, dissatisfaction, and demotivation due to repetitive tasks
- Advantage for management: increases efficiency and productivity by assigning specific tasks to each employee
Job Enlargement
- Involves assigning additional tasks and responsibilities to a job, reducing monotony and increasing motivation
- Advantage: increases job satisfaction and motivation among employees
Motivation
- Influences quality and productivity: motivated employees produce high-quality work and are more productive
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Description
Test your knowledge of job design and work systems with this quiz. Explore concepts such as job content, methods, ergonomics, and work specialization. Assess your understanding of how these factors impact the workplace and management.
