All of the following approaches to job design focus on some degree of intrinsic motivation EXCEPT ________.
A) scientific management
B) the job characteristics model
C) job enrichment
D) social information processing

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Scientific management, also known as Taylorism, is a job design approach that focuses mainly on extrinsic motivation by breaking down tasks into simple, repetitive motions to increase efficiency and productivity, without considering the personal fulfillment or engagement of employees. The other options, such as the job characteristics model, job enrichment, and social information processing, emphasize intrinsic motivation by providing employees with more autonomy, skill variety, task significance, and feedback, leading to greater job satisfaction and engagement.

All of the Following Approaches to Job Design Focus on Some