Consider the Job of Cashier in a Supermarket

question 26

Essay

Consider the job of cashier in a supermarket. How could a supermarket manager use the job characteristics approach to improve the design of the cashier position?

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Definitions:

Basic Trust

A fundamental sense of trust in the world and others, often developed during infancy, that is seen as the foundation of healthy psychological development.

Responsive

Showing a positive and quick reaction to something, either emotionally or by taking action.

Sensitive

Easily affected by external conditions or stimuli.

Psychosocial Crisis

A theory by Erik Erikson that describes eight stages of human development, each characterized by a different crisis that must be resolved for healthy personality development.