Designing jobs that will result in better employee health and productivity is a concern of both international scholars and organizations. All of the following would reduce worker uncertainty in a job except:
A) providing employees with timely and complete information needed for their work.
B) making clear and unambiguous work assignments.
C) designing machines and tasks with optimal response times and/or ranges.
D) improving communication at shift change time.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While designing machines and tasks with optimal response times and/or ranges can improve productivity, it does not necessarily reduce worker uncertainty in a job. The other options (providing timely and complete information, clear work assignments, and improving communication) all contribute to reducing uncertainty and increasing job satisfaction.

Designing Jobs That Will Result in Better Employee Health and Productivity