Job Design
Job Design
Figure 1: Job design, sources-AIHR
The process of finding out job roles and
responsibilities is known as "job design," or "redesign."
It also examines the structure of the organization and the relationship
between a job and other relevant jobs. It involves choosing the job holder's
obligations and responsibilities. how the work is completed
What is job design?
Figure 2: Job design path
Employers use the job design process to add
responsibilities to an existing job or create a new one. Having personnel
complete more tasks within the company, makes it easier for a business to
achieve its objectives. Job design can entail creating a new position or
changing the range of responsibilities held by an existing position. An
employer might, for instance, add responsibilities to a graphic design job that
go a little beyond simple design work. It means combining the responsibilities
and credentials required to complete a specific job or project
to maximize value and performance
Figure 3: Hire or recruit
Job Design Methods
According to, SKOOL, (2024), understanding
the many components of a job, such as the responsibilities, methods needed,
organizational structures, skill sets needed, employee motivation, etc.,
requires an understanding of job design. The requirements of a job can be
determined in a few different ways, such as techniques required, hierarchies,
skill sets required
Figure 4: Job design methods, Source: mba SKOOL
Job design strategies
according to, indeed, (2023) and SKOOL, (2024),
Job Rotation- Employees of an organization are
exposed to a variety of roles and profiles throughout the organization through
this job design technique, also known as job rotation. Employees are rotated
across various job profiles and the best-suited roles are identified
Job Simplification- Job simplification helps to
understand the job design method that is based on the complexity of the work.
This entails determining the necessary tools and skills, one-product
development, repetitive labour, and mechanical processes.
Job Enlargement- An existing job profile gains
additional tasks and value by using the job enlargement job design method. Job
expansion gives employees additional tasks to complete in addition to the
fundamental knowledge and skills needed to do their jobs.
Job Enrichment- By giving employees greater
responsibility, value, and decision-making authority, the job enrichment method
of job design seeks to improve their work. This enhances one's development on
both a personal and professional level.
Duty allocation-
When
a business forms a team or collection of departments, each with a distinct
role, this is known as duty allocation
Job crafting-
When
workers take on more responsibility in their role over time, it's known as
"job crafting." This may involve what kind of responsibilities they
have, how big those responsibilities are, and whether taking on new
responsibilities will result in more interaction with departments or other
employees.
Figure 5: Path to success
Conclusion
Through process simplification, equitable pay, and
waste detection and elimination, job design increases productivity. Benefits
include increasing worker responsibility, streamlining workflows, getting rid
of unnecessary tasks, and making roles and duties more transparent.
References
CCOHS,
2024. CCOHS. [Online]
Available at: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/job_design.html
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CIPD, 2023. CIPD. [Online]
Available at: https://www.cipd.org/en/knowledge/factsheets/job-design-factsheet/
[Accessed 09 04 2024].
indeed, 2023. indeed. [Online]
Available at: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/job-design
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SKOOL, m., 2024. mba SKOOL. [Online]
Available at: https://www.mbaskool.com/business-concepts/human-resources-hr-terms/1811-job-design.html#google_vignette
[Accessed 09 04 2024].
ReplyDeleteWell informative article, in simply put, job design is involved structuring tasks, responsibilities, and interactions within a position to increase productivity, satisfaction, and overall performance in a company.
process of specifying the duties and responsibilities that will be included in employee's role. You have explained the types of job design very well. Very useful article .
ReplyDeleteJob design can increase the performance of an organization.
ReplyDeleteEvery job role in an organization is interconnected like a link in a chain. The end result is the success or failure of the organization. Therefore, good results can be obtained through job design.
Job design is explained nicely
ReplyDeleteJob design is a critical component of organizational management that seeks to align job roles and responsibilities with the overarching goals and structures of the company. By carefully defining the specific duties and requirements associated with each position, organizations can optimize workflows, enhance employee satisfaction, and propel themselves towards achieving their strategic objectives.
ReplyDeleteVery important article.
ReplyDeleteJob design is a useful method for companies to adopt as they create more positions in the job market to improve the efficiency of work and maximise the performance of employees.
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