identify the key differences in each scenario and indicate how the employee would feel about the job setting. Generate a list of the pro's and con's of each working scenario.

Job 1

Robbie B. reports to a workstation on a computer assembly line. A partially assembled circuit board passes in front of him on a conveyor belt every 90 seconds. He adds two pieces to each board and lets the conveyor take the unit to the next workstation. Quality control is handled at a separate station at the end of the line. Everyone gets a 10-minute break in both the morning and afternoon, and a 30-minute lunch period. Robbie B. works by himself in a quiet setting.

Job 2

Robbie B. works on the same assembly line. Now, however, a circuit board comes to his station every 12 minutes, and he performs a greater number of tasks. He adds several pieces to the board, adds a frame, and installs several electric switches. Robbie B. periodically changes stations with one of the other workers and performs a different set of tasks on earlier or later stages of the same circuit board. In all other respects, the work setting is the same as the first job described.

Job 3

Robbie B. is part of a team responsible for completely assembling circuit boards for computers. The team has a weekly production quota but creates its own plans for the speed and arrangement of the required assembly processes. The team is also responsible for inspecting the quality of the finished boards and for correcting any defective units. These duties are shared among the members and are discussed at team meetings. Robbie B. has been selected by the team as its plant liaison. In addition to his other duties, he works with people elsewhere in the plant to resolve any production problems and achieve plant-wide quality objectives.