hackman and oldman job design

Question 1

what does hackman and oldham’s job characteristics model suggest?

Answer 1

the overview of the theory suggests that an employee will perform well if the job provides satisfaction and is rewarding

Question 2

….. and ….. jobs stifle motivation

Answer 2

boring and monotonous jobs stifle motivation

Question 3

….. jobs enhance motivation

Answer 3

challenging jobs enhance motivation

Question 4

how does skill variety effect motivation?

Answer 4

wide variety of skills needed in a job can motivate

Question 5

how does task identity effect motivation?

Answer 5

workers feel involved if there is a clear task and they deal with it from start to finish

Question 6

how does task significance effect motivation?

Answer 6

if people think the job they are dong is significant, they will be motivated to do it well

Question 7

how does autonomy effect motivation?

Answer 7

workers who make their own decisions will feel their contribution is valued

Question 8

how does job feedback effect motivation?

Answer 8

tells the workers how they have performed and encourages them to do better.

Question 9

what are core job characteristics?

Answer 9

these 5 job characteristics indicate how likely the job is to affect the attitudes and behaviours of the employee

Question 10

what are critical psychological states?

Answer 10

these 3 psychological states are derived from the core job characteristics and relate to the employees state of mind and therefore how motivated they are likely to be

Question 11

what are outcomes?

Answer 11

these 4 outcomes indicate the possible results from the job characteristics and psychological states