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Chapter 16, Problem 5DQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
Comparison between jobs or task of the state employees i.e. Jared and Anise and contrast the same.
Introduction:
The model lay down by Oldham and Hack man states that the task performed by the employee is the key to its motivation. Particularly a monotonous and boring task hinders motivation to do well in the job, whereas on the other hand, if an employee is engaged in a challenging job it will boost the motivation. Job rotation and job enrichment are the two methods through which challenge and variety can be added to one's job.
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The component of the job characteristics model that helps to identify which employees will respond better to enriched jobs is:
Select one:
a. skill variety
b. task identity
c. autonomy
d. growth need strength
Larry is the marketing manager at Blue Concepts, a management consulting firm. His calendar is filled with meetings with heads of the companies, interviewing new employees, giving interviews to business magazines, attending presentations and seminars in different countries, and the like. Larry feels that every workday he has something different to do, and he is rarely bored with his job. According to the job characteristics theory, which of the following is true about Larry's job?
Given are the sub-themes from the thematic analysis about the ratings of an HR to the service crews of a coffee shop.
Task:
Provide a theme from each group of words (sub-themes).
Group 1:
Careless
Hardworking
Disorganized
Disciplined
Perseverant
Responsible
Lazy
Organized
Lax
Give up easily
THEME:_____________
Group 2:
Distant
Talkative
Outgoing
Shy
Sociable
Quiet
Withdrawn
THEME:_____________
Group 3:
Anxious
Tense
Relaxed
Worrying
Laidback
THEME:_____________
Group 4:
Opposing
Harsh
Contradictory
Critical
THEME:_____________
Group 5:
Agreeable
Kind
Approving
Cooperative
THEME:_____________
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