According to Hackman and Oldham's Job Characteristics Model, What Type

question 86

Multiple Choice

According to Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model, what type of employee would most likely be satisfied and perform at a high level?

• A)an employee focused on a specialized task and not the full production process
• B)an employee not expected to learn new skills
• C)an employee in an organization where authority is centralized
• D)an employee allowed to work in total seclusion
• E)an employee responsible for his or her own work outcomes

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