Show Organizational Behavior, 15e (Robbins/Judge) Chapter 8 Motivation: From Concepts to Applications 1) ________ is an extrinsic means of motivation. A) Recognition B) Autonomy C) Responsibility D) Flexibility E) Salary Answer: E Explanation: E) Salary or pay is one central means of motivation; it is a form of extrinsic motivation. Page Ref: 240 LO: 1 Difficulty: Easy Quest. Category: Concept Learning Outcome: Describe the major theories of motivation and relate them to organizational performance 2) Job design is defined as the ________. A) degree to which the job rewards competence B) way the elements in a job are organized C) degree to which the job contributes to profit margins D) degree of decision-making power with the immediate superiors E) way the job is evaluated in terms of its relative worth to other jobs Answer: B Explanation: B) Job design is defined as the way the elements in a job are organized. Page Ref: 240 LO: 1 Difficulty: Easy Quest. Category: Concept Learning Outcome: Describe the major theories of motivation and relate them to organizational performance 3) With reference to the job characteristics model, which of the following defines skill variety? A) the degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work B) the degree to which work activities generate direct and clear information about performance C) the degree to which a job provides the worker freedom in scheduling and procedure D) the degree to which a job has an impact on the lives or work of other people E) the degree to which a job requires a variety of different activities tapping different abilities Answer: E Explanation: E) The job characteristics model ( JCM) describes jobs in terms of five core job dimensions: skill variety, the degree to which a job requires a variety of different activities; task identity, the degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work; task significance, the degree to which a job has an impact on the lives or work of other people; autonomy, the degree to which a job provides the worker freedom in scheduling; and feedback, the degree to which carrying out work activities generates direct and clear information about performance. 1 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall Organizational Behavior, 18e (Robbins) Chapter 8 Motivation: From Concepts to Applications 1) Job design is defined as the ________. A) degree to which the job rewards competence B) way the elements in a job are organized C) degree to which the job contributes to profit margins D) degree of decision-making power with the immediate superiors E) way the job is evaluated in terms of its relative worth to other jobs Answer: B Explanation: Job design is defined as the way the elements in a job are organized. LO: 8.1: Describe how the job characteristics model motivates by changing the work environment. Difficulty: Easy Quest. Category: Concept 2) With reference to the job characteristics model, which of the following defines skill variety? A) the degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work B) the degree to which work activities generate direct and clear information about performance C) the degree to which a job provides the worker freedom in scheduling and procedure D) the degree to which a job has an impact on the lives or work of other people E) the degree to which a job requires a variety of different activities tapping different abilities Answer: E Explanation: The job characteristics model (JCM) describes jobs in terms of five core job dimensions: skill variety, the degree to which a job requires a variety of different activities; task identity, the degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work; task significance, the degree to which a job has an impact on the lives or work of other people; autonomy, the degree to which a job provides the worker freedom in scheduling; and feedback, the degree to which carrying out work activities generates direct and clear information about performance. LO: 8.1: Describe how the job characteristics model motivates by changing the work environment. Difficulty: Easy Quest. Category: Concept 1 Copyright © 2019 Pearson Education, Inc. What is the main strength of job rotation?What is the main strength of job rotation? One of the main benefits of job rotation is the fact that it is an excellent way to transfer specific skills, knowledge, and competencies, leading to human capital accumulation and a more flexible workforce.
Which is considered a strength of a job rotation program?Encourages development
A job rotation strategy helps employees develop other skills they can use not only in other positions but in their main role, too. Development can: Make an employee feel more valuable. Boost morale.
What are the reasons for job rotation?Job rotation increases the variety of tasks required as the worker takes on more duties, enlarging the physical demands and adding variety to the job. It's an administrative control you can add to your MSD prevention toolbox to lower fatigue and discomfort and prevent costly injuries.
What is a major advantage of job rotation to employers?Advantage: Rotation Deepens Skills
Job rotation provides the employer greater depth at positions across the company. By moving employees around, the company ensures that more workers develop skills in each functional area.
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