QUESTION ONE

Case Study: Improving Job Design at ABC Manufacturing Background: ABCs Manufacturing is a medium-sized company that specializes in producing automotive components. The company is situated in Midrand. The company has been experiencing a decline in employee morale, increased staff turnover rates, and reduced productivity on the shop floor. The management team believes that an improved job design could address these issues and lead to a more motivated and efficient workforce. Challenges: Upon investigation, it became evident that the existing job designs were contributing to the problems faced by the company. Employees felt demotivated due to repetitive and monotonous tasks, lack of variety in their roles, and limited opportunities for skill development and advancement. The static nature of the job design failed to recognize the individual strengths and capabilities of the employees.

Questions:

1. Identify the steps that need to be taken to align job roles with employee capabilities.

2. What factors can be used to motivate the employees at ABC Manufacturing?