Assignment: PROJECT ON JOBS
ANALYZING, DESCRIBING, AND REDESIGNING JOBS
Part 1: Conduct a Job Analysis
Choose a job of a friend or family member for which you would like to write a job description. Develop 15-20 questions for a job analysis interview. Be sure to note their responses, submit the questions and responses labeled "part 1."
Part 2: Writing a Job Description
Write the job description and ask the person to review it for accuracy. Be sure the job description is written and formatted professionally, as if it could be used in a company tomorrow. You may want to use one of the previously researched templates. (Use professional Outline + Full Description) I'll provide you an Job Description outline on the 2nd page.
Part 3: Job Design
Choose three aspects of Hackman and Oldham's Job Characteristics Model and modify the job. Explain your rationale. Label this "part 3."
Hackman and Oldham identified five characteristics of jobs that promulgate intrinsic motivation.
(Choose three to write)
1. Skill Variety: Myriad of skills or a few required.
2. Task Identity: Complete the entire work or only play a small role or complete one component.
3. Task Significance: Perceived importance of the role to the organization as well as society.
4. Autonomy: Control over how and when the work is completed.
5. Feedback: Opportunity to know the results of work.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.