Additional Case 2.2
You are the HR manager at Steel City, Inc., a firm that is considering going global in its product line and markets. The president realizes that this may require a reorganization. She wants to move into new international markets with minimum time and effort. She also wants to reduce management overhead and labor costs.
At the same time, employees have been complaining about their work. Jobs are repetitive, and employees don't know how their work fits into the big picture. The president wants to provide employees with satisfying work, autonomy, and a performance-based pay system. She wants to give them as much control as possible and remove layers of management.
-Refer to Additional Case 2.2.Along with the reorganization,you need to do some job redesign.Given the specific employee complaints,your best approach would be:
A) work simplification.
B) job enrichment.
C) job rotation.
D) quality circles.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Job enrichment is the best approach in this scenario as it involves providing employees with more autonomy and control over their work, which can lead to increased job satisfaction. It also aligns with the president's goal of providing satisfying work and a performance-based pay system. Work simplification (A) would not address employees' desire for more meaningful work, and job rotation (C) may not be practical in a global company. Quality circles (D) involve group problem-solving and may not address the specific complaints of individual employees.

Additional Case 2.2 You Are the HR Manager at Steel City, Inc., a City