mgmt exam 1 quiz 3

in the context of job crafting, what is task crafting

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Sandra works as a manager at ABC Corporation. She has noticed that her employees do not seem to have a deep sense of responsibility for their work outcomes. How can Sandra best address this?

increase autonomy

Which of the following is a benefit of extrinstic factors

it strengthens one's own company,while weakening one's competitor

The perceptual-motor approach to job design focuses on

mental capabilities and limitations.

Which of the following is an example of an extrinistic factor used to motivate employee's

money, a car, really great benefits , external happiness

A manager has decided to improve the physical work environment in his office to ensure that incumbents have fewer physical ailments. Which job design approach would be most helpful to him?

biological/ergonomic

Ann recently read an article about job crafting. She had been feeling like the tasks she performed were unimportant, but now she has reframed her work to think about how it contributes to the larger workforce and helps other people be successful. Which aspect of job crafting has Ann engaged in?

Cognitive

Leslie is in charge of recruiting for a newly created position. What is the first thing Leslie should do?

Conduct a job analysis

T/F Ability is an individual's level of proficiency at performing a particular task.

False

T/F Job analysis is the process of determining how tasks will be organized and performed.

False

Which of the following includes the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics that an individual must have to perform a job?

Job specification

is one of the most well-researched job analysis tools and consists of over 150 items that cover work behaviors, work conditions, and job characteristics. It can be generalized across a wide variety of jobs.

position analysis questionnaire, PAQ

the job characteristics in the Job Characteristics Model

skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, feedback