Job design identifies what work must be performed, ie. The content of the job, how it will be performed, where
it is to be performed and the competencies required by the person who will perform it (Stone 1998).
Job design also facilitates the achievement of organizational goals and performance of the work the job was
established to accomplish.
Why is Job Design important?
A well designed job can help to maximise productivity and job performance. The symptoms of poor job design
include absenteeism, turnover, low productivity and poor morale, often these symptoms are treated rather than the cause.
What are the benefits of job design?
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Benefits for RMIT |
Benefits for employees |
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Highly skilled workforce |
Increased job satisfaction |
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Flexible and responsive workforce |
Increased skills and training |
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Increased productivity and efficiency |
More opportunity to participate in decision making and planning |
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Improved quality |
A safer workplace |
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A reduction in occupational health and safety problems |
More career opportunities |
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Elimination of unnecessary levels of supervision, checking and control |
Improved quality of working life |
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Organizational effectiveness |
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Increased customer service standards |
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Improved efficiency by reducing costs associated with waste, delays and accidents |
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