Asked by Chris Turner on Jun 11, 2024

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All of the following are core job characteristics as identified by Hackman and Oldham EXCEPT:

A) skill variety.
B) task significance.
C) autonomy.
D) motivating potential.
E) task identity.

Motivating Potential

The inherent or designed capacity of a task, role, or environment to stimulate and sustain individuals' interest and effort.

Core Job Characteristics

Key elements of a job that affect an individual's motivation and job satisfaction, including skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback.

  • Comprehend the fundamental characteristics of jobs and their impact on staff motivation and the design of work roles.
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Merna NaamoJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Motivating potential is not one of the original core job characteristics identified by Hackman and Oldham. The other four options (skill variety, task significance, autonomy, and task identity) are all core job characteristics identified by the theory.