The
synthesis of related task activities to be performed by a single
employee.
The
horizontal scope of activities expected within a specific job.
Periodic
temporary assignment to jobs with complementary skills
The
relative responsibility employees have for decisions about their
task activities and jobs.
The
combination of several jobs into one that integrates job
activities through new technology or redefined work processes.
The
practice of allowing employees to work at home or in other
locations away from the organization; usually associated with
job tasks that can be accomplished with computers and
telecommunications.
The
process of combining tasks into a well&- defined job to be
performed by each employee.
A
conceptual framework for identifying activities, relationships,
and responsibilities using core job dimensions that influence
job design and redesign decisions.
A
formal method of identifying tasks, skills, physical
requirements, and duties specific to an individual job.
A
descriptive list of task activities and attributes for a job
derived from a thorough job analysis.
Two
or more individuals regularly interacting with one another in
pursuit of one or more common goals.
Created
through formal authority, a formal group has defined purposes
and reporting relationships.
A
permanent group with jobs clustered within a formal structure
that reports through the chain of command.
A
formal with selected members who work together on focused tasks;
a task group is seldom permanent and rarely reports through a
chain of command.
Created
by their members without formal authority for the purpose of
pursuing mutual interests or satisfying social needs.
An
informal group that comes together to pursue specific objectives
of interest to its members.
Developed
spontaneously by employees with similar characteristics or needs
to affiliate socially.
Derived
from the purpose of the group, these objectives may be expressed
by management or jointly developed with employees.
Objectives
developed by group member that relate to task achievements and
maintenance of the group; they can be purposely created or they
can evolve through group behavior.
Informal
rules of conduct and patterns of behavior that all group members
are expected to follow.
The
extent to which employees are attracted to their group and feel
compelled to stay in it.
Small
formal teams of co&-workers who, together with their
managers, share tasks and responsibilities for well&-defined
segments of work activities.
