ABC Company Is Trying a New Method of Employee Motivation

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ABC Company is trying a new method of employee motivation.Entry-level employees undergo a year of close supervision and bi-weekly coaching sessions that give them the opportunity to ask questions and have their work reviewed by their supervisor.The coach also shows the employee how the individual's work contributes to the goals of the organization.At the end of the first year,they are given new tasks to do that are related to,but not the same as,the tasks they already perform,because of the close supervision and coaching they received the first year,they are expected to be able to accomplish the new tasks without supervision but may ask for additional coaching if they feel it is needed to perform well.At the end of the third year they are given new tasks and have the option of taking two college classes a semester paid for by the employer.The classes must be related to their job.What type of motivation technique is ABC Company using?

• A) Job redesign
• B) Job enrichment
• C) Job enlargement
• D) Reinforcement activities

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