According to the job characteristics model, which of the following is least likely to provide motivation to an employee?
A)When the job requires a significant number of skills
B)When the job requires completing a whole identifiable task
C)When the job has no known impact on either coworkers or customers
D)When the job allows individuals discretion in how to do their work
E)When a person receives information about how well they are performing

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The job characteristics model identifies five core job dimensions that provide motivation to employees: skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback. Option A, B, D, and E are all dimensions that have been shown to increase motivation in employees. Option C states that the job has no known impact on either coworkers or customers, which suggests that the task significance dimension is low. This lack of significance is likely to reduce motivation in an employee.

According to the Job Characteristics Model, Which of the Following