JOB DESIGN: Job Characteristics Model and Job Enrichment Model

Which of the following is NOT a core job characteristic in the Job Characteristics Model (JCM)?

• Autonomy

• Skill Variety

• Compensation

• Feedback

What is the main goal of job enrichment?

• Reduce working hours

• Increase job complexity and responsibility

• Lower employee salaries

• Assign fewer tasks

Which of these is an example of a flexible work schedule?

• Strict overtime policy

• Fixed 9-to-5

  schedule

• Micromanagement

• Flextime

In the Junior Account case, what was the main issue with the job?

• Too many vacation days

• Lack of autonomy and feedback

• High salary but low workload

• No employee complaints

What is the primary purpose of job design?

• Improve job efficiency and employee motivation

• Reduce training costs

• Make jobs more difficult

• Eliminate teamwork

How does job analysis help companies?

• Reduces employee skills

• Removes job responsibilities

• Increases company taxes

• Defines job roles and hiring needs