Topic 5 (B): Motivation: From Concepts to
Applications

1)Job characteristics model
(5 core dimensions)

Task identify

Task significance

Skill variety

Autonomy

Feedback

  1. Ways that jobs can be redesigned

Job Enrichment

Relational Job Design

Job Rotation

  1. Alternative Work Arrangements

Telecommuting

Flextime Staff Schedules

Job Sharing

  1. Employee involvement

Definition

2 types

Participative management

Representative participation

  1. Variable pay programs

Bonuses

Profit sharing

Merit-based pay

Employee stock ownership plans

Piece-rate plans

  1. Flexible benefits definition