In designing a job it has been concluded that individuals or work groups require a clearly defined,visible and meaningful set of work activities.This refers to which of the following job design principles?
A)Automation of manual tasks
B)Task identity
C)Quality at the source
D)Temporary labor use
E)"Informating" ordinary workers

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The principle of task identity emphasizes the importance of clearly defined, visible, and meaningful work activities that individuals or work groups can perform as part of their jobs. This involves breaking down jobs into specific tasks that have a clear beginning, middle, and end, and that provide a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction for the worker. Automation of manual tasks, quality at the source, temporary labor use, and "informating" ordinary workers are other job design principles, but they do not specifically address the need for clearly defined and visible work activities.

In Designing a Job It Has Been Concluded That Individuals