JOB REDESIGN

 Job redesign refers to any work changes that increase work

quality or productivity
 To Increase Productivity
 To Increase Job Satisfaction

JOB REDESIGN TECHNIQUES

 In job rotation, the workers moves from one job to another.
 Job enlargement gives the worker more to do.
 Job enrichment gives the worker more authority in planning
and controlling the work.
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Example of the Relationship Between Selected
Job Enrichment Principles and Core Job
Dimensions

Forming natural work units Skill variety

Establishing client relation. Task identity

Combining tasks Task significance

Vertical loading Autonomy

Opening feedback channels Feedback

 JOB ENRICHMENT PRINCIPLES

1) Formation of natural work units

2) Establishment of worker-client relationships
3) Combining of tasks
4) Vertical loading
5) Opening of feedback channels
 REDESIGN APPROACHES

Four Approaches to Job Design

• Mechanistic
• Motivational
• Biological
• Perceptual
 MECHANISTIC JOB DESIGN
 Advantages
 Easy to Train
 High Productivity
 Possible Shortfalls
 Less Job Satisfaction
 Less Motivation

BIOLOGICAL JOB DESIGN

Advantages
 Lower Absenteeism
 High Job Satisfaction
Possible Shortfalls
 Can Be Expensive
 Can Reduce Motivation
 PERCEPTUAL MOTOR JOB DESIGN
Advantages
 Lower Stress
 Low Training Costs
Possible Shortfalls
 Lowered Job Satisfaction
 Can Reduce Motivation
MOTIVATIONAL JOB DESIGN
Focuses on Needs and Achievement
Motivates Positive Emotions
Provides Feedback
Promotes Job Satisfaction
Increases Productivity
 IMPROVED GOALS
Assess Needs
 Set Goals Regularly
Set Goals to:
 Make the Goal Specific
 Make the Goal Achievable
 Make the Goal Realistic
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
 Design The Job
 Locate Temp Agencies
 Approve Temp Service Plan
 Remain Persistent
 CURRENT CHALLENGES IN JOB
DESIGN
New workplace designs
The increasing use of steelworkers
The challenge in dealing with contract workers
Managing hard-to-keep employees
 CONCLUSION
The Motivational Approach to Job Design
• Creates Higher Job Satisfaction
• Encourages Motivation
• Promotes Greater Productivity