To properly redesign jobs, we need a framework to guide this redesign process. The best-known framework is Hackman & Oldham’s job characteristics theory. Back in 1980, Hack… See more

The idea behind motivational power is that when employees like their job, they are more likely to give it their all and push for better results, which benefits both the employee a… See more

In order to increase the motivational potential of a job, four common job design strategies are used. Each of these strategies will make an impact on one or more of th… See more

So far, we have introduced job design as a top-down driven approach in which either the manager or the OD professional determines what factors can be changed to improve th… See more

Job design is a systematic approach to creating jobs that are both motivating for employees and add value to the organization. The latter is important – the role needs … See more