The goal of the job characteristics model is to:
A) Apply scientific methods to job design
B) Increase intrinsic motivation in jobs
C) Increase extrinsic motivation in jobs
D) Guide the goal-setting process
E) Guide managers in applying job-swapping techniques

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The job characteristics model focuses on increasing intrinsic motivation in jobs by identifying the core characteristics that can make a job more motivating, such as skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback. The model does this by applying scientific methods to job design, but it is not focused on increasing extrinsic motivation, guiding the goal-setting process, or job-swapping techniques.

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