Which characteristic from the job characteristic model is related to the extent to which a job has an impact on the organization?

Which characteristic from the job characteristic model is related to the extent to which a job has an impact on the organization?

This CQ Dossier describes the Job Characteristics Model and the five characteristics that influence important work outcomes and psychological states. The dossier provides a critique of the Job Characteristics Model through reviewing meta-analytic studies that have tested the validity of the model. We also have a look at two case studies that show how the model can be used in different settings.

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Which characteristic from the job characteristic model is related to the extent to which a job has an impact on the organization?

Annette was born in England and now lives in the United States. She has a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and has taught at several institutions. Annette has published in several journals, including Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Human Resource Development Quarterly, and Organizational Research Methods. She worked in the public and private sector for many years, primarily as a management trainer.

Which job characteristic from the job characteristics model relates to a sense of responsibility for work outcomes?

Autonomy The Job Characteristics Theory states that employees with more autonomy will have a greater sense of responsibility towards the results of their work, and therefore do a better job.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the job characteristics model?

The Job Characteristics Model states that these characteristics influence outcomes of motivation, satisfaction and performance. The model also includes intervening variables of meaningfulness, responsibility, and knowledge of results.

Which job characteristic from the job characteristics model relates to the completion of a whole piece of work with a visible outcome?

Task Identity -- the degree to which the job requires completion of a "whole" and identifiable piece of work. Doing a job from beginning to end with a visible outcome.

What are the 5 Job Characteristics Model?

The five core characteristics of job design are skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and job feedback. Including these characteristics in your jobs affects the following work-related outcomes — motivation, satisfaction, performance, absenteeism, and turnover.