Reference no: EM13843018
In order to successfully redesign jobs, managers need to consider not only changing the technological components of each job; they need to also ensure that any technological change causes minimal or no disruption to the existing social system in which the work is performed.' Discuss.
Your answer should include discussion of the concept of socio-technical systems. Good answers will also examine some of the other factors that should be considered in when redesigning jobs in addition to the technical aspects (such as the psychological needs of employees, the ‘orientations to work' of employees in the organisation including whether all employees want enriched jobs, and the role of the business strategy of the organisation).
As a starting point, you should first read Chapter 5 of the text, commencing at page 186.
In addition, the following article provides a good overview of the issues: Mortimer, D., and O'Connor, C. (2014). Designing Jobs: Universal Principles or Strategic Choice?
International Employment Relations Review, Volume 20, Number 2, pp 48-67 A minimum of 4-6 academic references are required, in addition to the textbook. Word Limit: 1800 (there are penalties for exceeding this word limit)
|
Differences between underlying ideology of the group
: the similarities and differences between Underlying ideology of the group
|
|
Analysis of rhetorical appeals
: Identify any historical, social, or political significance of the ad by explaining the time period in which it was originally published - If possible, identify the publication in which the ad was originally published, and identify the target audienc..
|
|
Possible legal basis of owen’s claim to use the shed?
: possible legal basis of Owen's claim to use the Shed?
|
|
Developed a generic cost estimate classification matrix
: The AACE developed a generic cost estimate classification matrix (Table 1 refers) to provide a guideline for the general principles of estimate classification that may be applied across a wide variety of industry
|
|
Changing the technological components of each job
: Redesign jobs, managers need to consider not only changing the technological components of each job; they need to also ensure that any technological change causes minimal or no disruption to the existing social system in which the work is performe..
|
|
Explain how these scientific laws apply to energy use
: Explain how these scientific laws apply to energy use, energy conversions, and the need for energy efficiency.
|
|
Correct lewis structure
: 1. For the following molecule, draw the correct Lewis structure. In the blanks, indicate the molecular geometry around the central atom, the hybridization around the central atom, and approximate bond angles (180°, 120°, 109.5°).
|
|
Explain how alternative fuels energy supplies
: Explain how alternative fuels would contribute to world energy supplies.
|
|
Prepare an essay in ethics and social responsibility
: Prepare an essay in Ethics and Social Responsibility on Religion in the workplace and it has to be 8 pages of information.
|