Which of the following is NOT a precondition for job redesign?
A)an organization willing to experiment
B)workers have sufficient power to demand change
C)competition threatens a firm's position in the market
D)job security is guaranteed by government regulation
E)employer's commitment to workers

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Job redesign may require changes to job security, and if it is guaranteed by government regulation, it may not be possible to make such changes. Therefore, job security being guaranteed by government regulation would be a barrier to job redesign, rather than a precondition. The other options are preconditions for job redesign, such as an organization willing to experiment, workers having power to demand change, competitive pressure on the firm, and the employer's commitment to workers.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Precondition for Job