Question

________ emphasizes motivating the worker through the characteristics of the job itself. Select one: a. Automation b. Job enrichment c. Job engineering d. Scientific management

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is b. Job enrichment

Explanation:

Job enrichment is a management concept that involves redesigning  jobs so that employees are motivated  and have less repetitive work. The purpose of job enrichment is to make the position more satisfying to the employee.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. Job enrichment

Explanation:

Job enrichment is a type of job design that emphasizes on motivating the employees by designing a job to have interesting and challenging task, which usually tend to require more skill and can increase pay. It focuses on giving an employee additional responsibilities which have previously been slated to be done by his manager or higher ranking staff.

This motivates one's self (employees) by allowing for the opportunity to use one's (employees) ability to the fullest.