Hackman and Oldham propose that improving the dimensions of the five core job characteristics will be most likely to motivate
A) all employees.
B) blue-collar workers.
C) white-collar workers with an advanced degree of work specialization.
D) workers high in growth need strength.

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Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics theory suggests that the five core job characteristics (skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback) will lead to motivation and higher job satisfaction for employees who have a high level of growth need strength. Therefore, the best choice is D, which refers to workers who have a higher drive to achieve personal growth and development.

Hackman and Oldham Propose That Improving the Dimensions of the Five