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2.4.2 Methods of motivation (1 questions)
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Job enrichment involves increasing the scope and responsibility of a job, giving employees more autonomy and control over their work. This can be highly motivating because it provides a sense of achievement, purpose, and skill development. Employees feel valued and trusted when given more responsibility.
How it motivates:
- Increased responsibility: Employees feel more important and valued.
- Greater autonomy: Allows employees to make decisions and take ownership.
- Skill development: Provides opportunities to learn new skills and use existing ones.
- Sense of achievement: Completing challenging tasks leads to a feeling of accomplishment.
Real-world example: A supermarket might enrich the job of a checkout assistant by allowing them to manage stock levels, train new colleagues, and handle customer complaints. This goes beyond simply scanning items and provides a more varied and challenging role.