The Job Characteristics Model (JCM) Is Concerned with Increasing Internal

question 58

Essay

The job characteristics model (JCM) is concerned with increasing internal motivation. JCM specifies three critical psychological traits that must occur for work to be internally motivating. What are they?

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Definitions:

Prejudice

is a preconceived opinion or judgment formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge, often based on stereotypes and leading to discrimination.

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are typically regarded as undesirable or disadvantageous, such as sadness, anger, fear, and jealousy, often arising in response to undesirable situations or thoughts.

Predispositions to Action

Inherent inclinations or tendencies to perform certain actions or behaviors, often influenced by genetic, environmental, or psychological factors.

Groupthink

In group dynamics, the phenomenon where the push for peace or adherence leads to choices that are unreasonable or malfunctioning.