This article throws light upon the four main alternatives to work specialisation. The alternatives are: 1. Job Rotation 2. Job Enlargement 3. Job Enrichment 4. Job Design. Alternative # 1. Job Rotation: It involves systematically moving employees from one job to another. Fig. 11.5 shows a typical job rotation arrangement. The jobs themselves do not change; rather the worker moves [...]
This article throws light upon the top five career anchor groups in an organisation. The groups are: 1. Technical/Functional Competence 2. Management Competence 3. Creativity 4. Security or Stability 5. Autonomy. Career Anchor Group # 1. Technical/Functional Competence: The entire career is organised around particular sets of technical and functional skills (possessed by the person) and values, leading to a [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Employee Training 2. Steps in Effective Training 3. Training Methods 4. Employee Development. Employee Training: Training is an integral part of the staffing function. It refers to improving a person's ability to do a particular job and to contribute to organisational goals. After selecting a candidate, managers have to assess the [...]