Question

As an HR specialist at a large auto manufacturer, you have noticed that many of the technicians employed by your firm are bored with their jobs, not meeting performance goals, and frequently absent. Which of the following would most likely resolve some of these problems among technicians?
A) implementing a job rotation program
B) conducting a new job analysis
C) initiating a hiring freeze
D) downsizing the firm

Answer 1

Answer:

implementing a job rotation program.

Explanation:

An auto manufacturing plant will have a process of production that promotes division of labour an monotony at work.

One of the disadvantages of division of labour is that it creates monotony, and the workers become bored with their jobs.

However if the workers on the company create a job rotation program, monotony will be reduced.

They will be engaged on different job roles that will make their jobs more exciting. This will result in increased productivity as they are more engaged at work.

Answer 2

Answer:

A) implementing a job rotation program

Explanation:

Job rotation is a strategy in Human Resources which involves moving of employees from one area of expertise or department to other various areas systematically, within an organization or company. In order words, an employee that works in department A this week, is moved to department B the next week, then after that, moved to another another.  

Job rotation strategy has been said to be an effective strategy in increasing the level of motivation of employees, and not just in broadening their skill sets.  

Having employees do same job week in week out, is one of the factors that causes boredom and complacency in employees, which can be seen in the case stated in the question above. This can be resolved by employing the job rotation strategy.