You Are Advising the Owner of Smalltown Computer, a New

question 57

Essay

You are advising the owner of Smalltown Computer, a new, local computer repair store that also builds custom computers to order. What competitive strategies would you advise Smalltown Computer to take? Which ones will it have difficulty exercising?

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Definitions:

Job Enrichment

Enhancing a job by adding tasks that increase responsibility, autonomy, and opportunities to grow in order to improve employee satisfaction and performance.

Core Job Characteristics

Essential aspects of a job that affect an employee's motivation and job satisfaction, such as task significance and autonomy.

Motivated

Being eager and willing to engage in activities or behaviors due to either intrinsic desires or extrinsic rewards.

High Degree

A level or status of academic achievement typically referring to advanced qualifications beyond basic schooling, such as a master's or doctoral degree.