Concepts of job rotation and job enlargement

Concepts of job rotation and job enlargement

Managers are always looking for ways to inspire and motivate their employees to be more productive, as well as providing them a work environment that will lead to employee satisfaction and creativity. Trying to reach a balance between the two can oftentimes be a daunting task, especially if the nature of the job itself is very specialized and narrow in scope (Ex: assembly line worker). One factor to consider is “job design”. Explore the various methods available to managers in this regard. At a minimum you should discuss the concepts of job rotation, job enlargement, Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, and empowerment. Try to think of an example where a job you had was enhanced using one of the methods just discussed.