Within a typical behavioural model of job design, which of the following would be considered as representing core job characteristics?
A) Quality / cost / mutuality
B) Task identity / task significance / autonomy
C) Vertical loading / skill variety / output
D) Cultural advancement / absenteeism / nationality
E) Task combination / task identity / autonomy

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Within a typical behavioural model of job design, core job characteristics include task identity (the extent to which the job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work), task significance (the perceived impact of the job on others), and autonomy (the level of discretion and freedom given to employees in planning and executing tasks). Options A, C, D, and E all include some aspects that may be related to job design, but they do not represent the core characteristics identified in the model.

Within a Typical Behavioural Model of Job Design, Which of the Following