Current changes in work design include _____.
A)bringing top management down to the lowest level within the work place by doing away with the formal organization structure
B)creating clear and distinct lines of authority and responsibility
C)designing the work of employees so as to improve productivity and employees' job satisfaction
D)redesigning jobs so that each person has explicit job descriptions
E)answers b and d

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The current changes in work design aim to improve productivity and employees' job satisfaction by designing their work accordingly. Bringing top management down to the lowest level (A) and creating clear lines of authority (B) are traditional concepts of work design, while explicit job descriptions (D) may not necessarily improve job satisfaction or productivity. Therefore, C is the best choice.

Current Changes in Work Design Include _____