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Case Study 2
Case Study 2
What elements of motivating jobs has Google put into place, according to this description?
Name a few other elements that might be appropriate at Google.
Motivating
Offering free food and on-site recreation.
Having a great control over their time.
They can negotiate work hours with their supervisor.
Take breaks, nap to work out or can get a massage.
offers flexibility do their best thinking and working with areas to meet and talk as well as areas for quiet
concentration and spaces for exercise
Autonomy:
Every employee can choose up to 20% of the workweek to do their project within or beyond the employee’s job
description.
Feedback:
Google shares the results with employees and uses attitude and performance measures to identify decisions associated
with high performance
Job design:
The company conducts frequent surveys to measure whether employees are satisfied with a variety of personnel
decisions.
job specifications
include versatility, strong ambition, problem-solving skills, and ability to work on teams
What are the ergonomic challenges of jobs at Google? How does the company give workers flexibility
in meeting those challenges?
Google applies its concern for employee well-being to ergonomics an office setting is that hours behind a desk can be
unhealthy when employees are snacking and gaining weight.
While all snacks are free, the healthiest options are displayed most prominently for ergonomics,
Employees may choose adjustable sit-stand desks or treadmill desks, so they can spend time out of their chairs.