Chapter 8: Motivation : From Concepts to Applications Ziad alsalim 200600697 Mohammad G. Bajwa 201002545 Ali aldossary 200900908 Abdlrahman alTamimi 200900133 Mohammed Tayara 200901879

The job Characteristics Model Skill variety Task identity Task significance Autonomy Feedback Motivation Potential Score MPS = ((skill variety + Task identity + Task significance) / 3) * Autonomy * Feedback Note. If score high Motivation, Performance, Satisfaction will improve & absence, turnover will de reduced.

Redesigning of jobs Job rotation Job enrichment: The periodic shifting of an employee from one task to another. Job enrichment: Combine tasks Form natural work units Establish Client relationships Expand job vertically Open Feedback channels

Alternative work arrangement Flextime Advantages: Reduced absenteeism, Increased productivity. Disadvantages: Not applicable to every job. Job Sharing Advantages: Draw talents of more than one individual, Acquire skilled workers. Disadvantages: Finding compatible pairs of employees how can successfully coordinate a good job. Telecommuting Advantages: : Large labor pool, Positive relationship between telecommuters and supervisors. Disadvantages: Less direct supervision of employees.

Employee Involvement The 2 major forms of involvement Participative Management A process in which subordinates share a significant degree of decision-making power with their immediate superiors. Representative Participation A system in which workers participate in organizational decision making through a small group of representative employees.

Variable-pay Programs 1.Piece-Rate Pay: each unit of production completed 2. Merit-Based Pay 3. Bonuses 4. Skilled-Based Pay 5. Profit-Sharing Plans 6. Gain sharing: A formula-based group incentive plan 7. Employee Stock Ownership Plans