Definition of work/job design

Introduction

A properly designed job guarantees that the worker is able to accomplish what is required in a safe and healthy fashion, and thereby reduce physical and psychological strain. Further, it helps with the organisation of work, e.g. in identifying issues such as: work overload, repetitiveness, and limited control over work; and thereby improve on occupational safety and health (OSH) within organisations. A well-designed job could result in more engaged, healthy and productive employees, and these outcomes would benefit both employees and organisations.

Definitions

Work/job design is used to assess how tasks or the entire job is organised…