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Discuss the interventions used in the job characteristics approach

Discuss the interventions used in the job characteristics approach

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Monica
i) Vertical Loading - Like the tactic used in the Humanistic Job Enrichment approach, this intervention is designed to enhance autonomy, task identity, task significance, and skill variety by increasing the number of tasks and providing greater levels of control over how those tasks are completed.
ii) Task Combination - By combining tasks into larger units of work and responsibility, task identity may be improved.
iii) Natural Work Units - A form of task combination that represents a logical body of work and responsibility that may enhance both task significance and task identity.
iv) Establishing Client Relationships - Designs interactions between employees and customers, both internal and external, to enhance task identity, feedback, and task significance. This is accomplished by improving the visibility of beneficial effects on customers.
v) Feedback - By designing open feedback channels, this intervention attempts to increase the amount and value of feedback received.
Chatelaine answered the question on June 16, 2021 at 05:12

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