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What distinguishes a duty from a task?
What distinguishes a duty from a task?
- A task is the same as a responsibility.
- A task can be performed individually, while a duty cannot.
- A duty encompasses a series of tasks and is a larger work segment. (correct)
- A duty is a specific motion while a task is a series of motions.
What is the primary responsibility of a university lecturer?
What is the primary responsibility of a university lecturer?
- Conducting research.
- Delivering lectures and facilitating learning. (correct)
- Developing curriculum for various courses.
- Managing university funds.
How is the relationship between tasks and duties expressed mathematically?
How is the relationship between tasks and duties expressed mathematically?
- Duty = T1 + T2 + T3 (correct)
- Duty = T1 * T2 * T3
- Duty = T1 - T2 + T3
- Duty = T1 / T2 + T3
Which of the following best describes 'responsibility' in a professional context?
Which of the following best describes 'responsibility' in a professional context?
Which activity is NOT commonly associated with the duties of a university lecturer?
Which activity is NOT commonly associated with the duties of a university lecturer?
What is job design primarily concerned with?
What is job design primarily concerned with?
Which of the following is NOT considered a main component of a job?
Which of the following is NOT considered a main component of a job?
What is a key element that job design aims to balance?
What is a key element that job design aims to balance?
Which technique is commonly associated with job design?
Which technique is commonly associated with job design?
What defines a job within an organization?
What defines a job within an organization?
Why is job design significant in human resource management?
Why is job design significant in human resource management?
Which of the following best describes the term 'job'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'job'?
What does understanding job design enable an organization to achieve?
What does understanding job design enable an organization to achieve?
What is the primary purpose of a Job Description (JD)?
What is the primary purpose of a Job Description (JD)?
Which of the following is NOT a task mentioned for a University Lecturer?
Which of the following is NOT a task mentioned for a University Lecturer?
What is included in the responsibilities of a Human Resource Manager?
What is included in the responsibilities of a Human Resource Manager?
Which task is shared by both University Lecturers and Human Resource Managers?
Which task is shared by both University Lecturers and Human Resource Managers?
What does the term 'duty' refer to in the context of this content?
What does the term 'duty' refer to in the context of this content?
What might be a consequence of having poorly defined tasks in a job description?
What might be a consequence of having poorly defined tasks in a job description?
Which element is NOT part of the Job Description according to the content?
Which element is NOT part of the Job Description according to the content?
What is an example of an obligation for a University Lecturer?
What is an example of an obligation for a University Lecturer?
What is a key feature of job enrichment?
What is a key feature of job enrichment?
Which of the following is an example of a highly enriched job?
Which of the following is an example of a highly enriched job?
What is the main purpose of job rotation?
What is the main purpose of job rotation?
What does group technique emphasize in job performance?
What does group technique emphasize in job performance?
Which term best describes the management approach of planning a job with an aim to enhance its responsibilities?
Which term best describes the management approach of planning a job with an aim to enhance its responsibilities?
In terms of job design, what does 'controlling the job' refer to?
In terms of job design, what does 'controlling the job' refer to?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between efficiency and behavioral elements in job design?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between efficiency and behavioral elements in job design?
Which role would most likely exhibit responsibilities aligned with job enrichment?
Which role would most likely exhibit responsibilities aligned with job enrichment?
What is the total time required for all duties mentioned in the job cycle?
What is the total time required for all duties mentioned in the job cycle?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of job enlargement?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of job enlargement?
Which statement correctly describes job enlargement?
Which statement correctly describes job enlargement?
What is one potential advantage of job enlargement?
What is one potential advantage of job enlargement?
What is a potential result of increased specialization in jobs?
What is a potential result of increased specialization in jobs?
What is a disadvantage associated with repetitive tasks in job roles?
What is a disadvantage associated with repetitive tasks in job roles?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as an advantage of job enlargement?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as an advantage of job enlargement?
How does job enlargement relate to employee training costs?
How does job enlargement relate to employee training costs?
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Study Notes
Job Design
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Job design (JD) is the process of arranging tasks, duties, and responsibilities into an organizational unit of work to accomplish a specific objective.
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A job is composed of three main components: Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities.
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A Task is a distinct identifiable small work activity.
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A Duty is a series of tasks and a larger work segment performed by an individual.
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Responsibility is the obligation to perform tasks and duties successfully.
Significance of JD
- Expertise secured: JD helps to focus employee skills on specific tasks, improving overall expertise.
- Speed: Clear job definitions lead to quicker task completion, and process efficiency.
- Cost of training: Specific job roles require targeted training, minimizing overall training costs.
- Wastages: Defined responsibilities reduce waste and inefficiency.
- Quality: Focus on individual jobs improves the quality of work.
- Quantity: Clear job descriptions lead to higher productivity.
Technique of JD
- Job Enlargement (Horizontal Loading): Increasing the scope of a job by adding new, related duties to existing ones.
- Job Enrichment (Vertical Loading): Increasing the depth of a job by expanding authority and responsibility.
- Job Rotation (Training Method): Shifting an employee from one job to another within a certain period, providing a broader skill-set.
- Group Technique: A group of individuals performs a job, with each member responsible for the final outcome.
Elements of JD
- Efficiency elements: Focus on maximizing output and minimizing waste.
- Behavioral elements: Focus on employee satisfaction, motivation, and well-being.
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