1. Why is employee motivation such an important aspect of designing todays jobs? The job char- acteristics model has five componentsskill variety, task identity, task significance, auton- omy, and feedback. Provide an example of how each component can be used to improve an organization and the job of an employee. (Suggestion: Consider your present or a recent job to answer this question.)
2. Figure 4.8 shows the different forms of employee teams. Provide an example of where each type of team can be used. How do teams create synergy?
3. Why is employee motivation such an important aspect of designing todays jobs? The job char- acteristics model has five componentsskill variety, task identity, task significance, auton- omy, and feedback. Provide an example of how each component can be used to improve an organization and the job of an employee. (Suggestion: Consider your present or a recent job to answer this question.)