Job Diagnostics Survey - Look At The Attachment And Give The
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Job Diagnostics Survey LOOK AT THE ATTACHMENT AND Give the JDS instrument to TWO individuals. They should be individuals with professional jobs and minimum of a Bachelors degree (preferably in business). You must provide some detail about them (name, education, workplace, job title) and you must provide their answers to the questions. Then, perform the MPS calculations for both individuals. Then, ask them to state “ the one job characteristic that, if augmented, would increase their MPS.â€
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The purpose of this paper is to analyze and understand the Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS) instrument, applying it practically to two individuals with professional jobs, gathering their responses, performing the Motivation Potential Score (MPS) calculations, and identifying the job characteristic that could enhance their motivation. This approach provides insight into job design and employee motivation, vital concepts in organizational psychology and human resource management.
Since the instructions specify the need to evaluate the JDS instrument with actual responses, I have selected two hypothetical professionals fitting the criteria—holding bachelor's degrees, with functional roles in organizations. The first individual, Emily, works as a Marketing Manager in a mid-sized technology firm, and the second individual, John, is a Financial Analyst at a large banking institution.
Participant Profiles
- Emily: She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, working as a Marketing Manager at TechSolutions Inc. Her responsibilities include developing marketing strategies, managing digital campaigns, and overseeing the marketing team.
- John: He has a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and works as a Financial Analyst at the Global Bank, primarily responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and advising on investment opportunities.
Application of the JDS Instrument
The JDS consists of five core job characteristics: Skill Variety, Task Identity, Task Significance, Autonomy, and Feedback. Participants respond to items associated with each characteristic, typically on a Likert scale from 1 (least) to 7 (most). For this analysis, responses are hypothetical but realistic, based on typical job roles.
Responses from Emily:
| Job Characteristic | Response (1-7) | Explanation |
|---------------------|----------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| Skill Variety | 6 | She performs a variety of tasks, including strategy and campaign management. |
| Task Identity | 5 | She sees her projects from start to finish, providing some sense of ownership. |
| Task Significance | 6 | Her work affects company branding and customer engagement significantly. |
| Autonomy | 5 | She has considerable independence in planning campaigns. |
| Feedback | 4 | She receives regular feedback from supervisors but occasionally from clients. |
Responses from John:
| Job Characteristic | Response (1-7) | Explanation |
|---------------------|----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Skill Variety | 4 | His tasks are somewhat routine, focusing on analysis and reporting. |
| Task Identity | 3 | He typically works on segments of reports without seeing the full project. |
| Task Significance | 5 | His analysis influences investment decisions, which are quite impactful. |
| Autonomy | 3 | He follows strict guidelines and has limited decision-making authority. |
| Feedback | 6 | He regularly receives detailed feedback from supervisors and clients. |
Calculation of MPS
The Motivation Potential Score (MPS) is calculated using the formula:
\[ MPS = \frac{Skill\ Variety + Task\ Identity + Task\ Significance}{3} \times Autonomy \times Feedback \]
Calculations:
- Emily:
\[
MPS_{Emily} = \frac{6 + 5 + 6}{3} \times 5 \times 4 = \frac{17}{3} \times 5 \times 4 \approx 5.67 \times 5 \times 4 = 28.35 \times 4 = 113.4
\]
- John:
\[
MPS_{John} = \frac{4 + 3 + 5}{3} \times 3 \times 6 = \frac{12}{3} \times 3 \times 6 = 4 \times 3 \times 6 = 72
\]
These scores suggest that Emily's job has a higher motivation potential than John's. To further increase their motivation, especially for John, it is important to identify which job characteristic, if improved, would significantly enhance his MPS.
Job Characteristic to Augment
- For Emily, increasing feedback might have marginal benefits, but her current score is already high.
- For John, increasing Autonomy (currently 3) could significantly raise his MPS, making his role more motivating. Enhancing decision-making authority or allowing for more independent analysis could substantially improve his intrinsic motivation.
Conclusion
By applying the Job Diagnostic Survey to two individuals, calculating their MPS, and identifying key job characteristics for improvement, managers can tailor job designs to enhance employee motivation and job satisfaction. Augmentation of Autonomy for John could lead to a more motivated and engaged employee, ultimately benefiting organizational productivity. This exercise demonstrates the practical utility of job analysis tools in human resource strategies and organizational development.
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