An approach to job design that attempts to redesign tasks to optimize operation of a new technology while preserving employees' interpersonal relationships and other human aspects of the work is called a(n)
A)technology audit.
B)development project.
C)sociotechnical system.
D)sociological innovation.
E)ergonomic approach.

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The sociotechnical system approach considers both the technological and social aspects of a workplace and attempts to redesign job tasks to optimize the operation of new technology while also preserving employees' interpersonal relationships and other human aspects of the work. This approach seeks to create a balance between the technical and social aspects of work to improve overall performance and job satisfaction.

An Approach to Job Design That Attempts to Redesign Tasks