The Job Diagnostic Survey: An Instrument for the Diagnosis of Jobs and the Evaluation of Job Redesign Projects

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Abstract:

The report describes the Job Diagnostic Survey JDS, an instrument designed to measure the following three classes of variables 1 The objective characteristics of jobs, particularly the degree to which jobs are designed so that they enhance the internal work motivation and the job satisfaction of people who do them 2 The personal affective reactions of individuals to their jobs and to the broader work setting and 3 the readiness of individuals to respond positively to enriched jobs--i.e., jobs which have measured potential for generating internal work motivation. The JDS is based on a specific theory of how jobs affect employee motivation. It is intended for two general types of use For diagnosing existing jobs to determine if and how they might be re- designed to improve employee productivity and satisfaction and for evaluating the effect of job changes on employees--whether the changes derive from deliberate job enrichment projects or from naturally-occurring modifications of technology or work systems.

Author(s):
Hackman, J. R. ; Oldham, Greg R.
Author Organization(s):
YALE UNIV NEW HAVEN CT DEPT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in cooperation with Illinois Univ., Urbana.
Pagination:
0088

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-4
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-67-A-0097-0026, DL-21-09-74-14
Project Number(s):
NR-170-744
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8.2.5_Strengthen Global Defense Posture; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3; Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*MOTIVATION, *JOB ANALYSIS, *JOB SATISFACTION, JOBS, ORGANIZATIONS, MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Keyword(s):
DESIGN, EVALUATION
Report Date:
1974 May 01