Module 2 includes five discussion questions. Please read the instructions carefully for each...

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Module 2 includes five discussion questions. Please read the instructions carefully for each question.

[Chapter 4] Please analyze your current (or previous) job characteristics based on the five components of the job characteristics theory. How is it related to your job satisfaction?

[Chapter 4] Please look at the list of 10 jobs in instruction. Please rank the top three (high emotional labor) and bottom three (low emotional labor) and discuss why you think those jobs require more (or less) emotional labor.

[Chapter 5] How do you manage stress? Please share your stress management strategies with your classmates.

[Chapter 6] Which of the outcomes from the textbook will give you more motivation? Are you more attracted to extrinsic outcomes or intrinsic outcomes?

[Chapter 6] Please think of any outcomes that you get from your current (or previous) workplace. Did you feel that you are equitably treated according to equity theory? How do you respond when you experience overreward or underreward?

(Optional) Complete the Connect activities on motivation theory for extra credits (5 points).

Instructions:

For Question 1, please check textbook p.100 (Figure 4-3) for five components of the job characteristics theory (i.e., variety, identity, significance, autonomy, and feedback), and discuss how job characteristics are related to your job satisfaction.

Question 2 job list is: 1. Bartender, 2. Insurance adjuster, 3. Lawyer, 4. Postal clerk, 5. Television announcer, 6. Social worker, 7. Registered nurse, 8. Librarian, 9. Dental hygienist, 10. Cashier. Please compare to three other students' responses.

For Question 3, please share your stress management strategies with others.

For Questions 4 and 5, please check textbook table 6-2 (Extrinsic and intrinsic outcomes, p. 167) and table 6-5 (Some outcomes and inputs considered by Equity Theory, p.174) before you think about your answer, and share your thoughts.

Question 6 is an option. If you'd like to get some extra credits, complete the activity to review the motivation theory. Three attempts are allowed. I will use the best score.

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MODULE 2
Table of Contents
Answer 1	3
Variation of Skills	3
Identifying the Job	3
The Importance of the Task	3
Autonomy	3
Feedback	3
Answer 2	4
Answer 3	4
Answer 4	4
Answer 5	5
Answer 6	6
References	7
Answer 1
Job characteristics model states that the job characteristics bear significant effects on the motivation of the employees and their happiness as well as the success they derive from their jobs. As noted by Cerne, Hernaus, Dysvik and Skerlavaj (2017), this model also includes other intercepting variables such as accountability, awareness of outcomes and significance of the job role of the employee. 
Variation of Skills
Variation of skills takes place when an employee is asked to participate in a huge range of activities, in which they can exhibit their diverse skill development.
Identifying the Job
Identification of the job takes place, when the employees are able to finish the full job completely and on their own (Cerne et al., 2017).
The Importance of the Task
The importance of the task happens, when the work allocated to the employee has a real value and it affects them.
Autonomy
Employees who have autonomy have the right and discretion to choose if they want to do their job. Autonomy takes place, when the employees get any direct input their performances such as their effectiveness through feedback. 
Feedback
Eventually, it has recommended including assessment and input in business classes, with timely and meaningful feedback (Cerne et al., 2017).
Job design, also known as work design, is one of the most critical aspects of human resource management because it focuses on the job specifications that will meet the needs of both the company and the individual doing the job.
To a considerable extent, these characteristics are present in any work. There is no “one-size-fits-all” combination of characteristics, which makes for an ideal job. Rather, the goal of job design is to fine-tune the levels of each characteristic to match the large workforce to the worker doing it (Colquitt, Lepine & Wesson, 2021). This alignment is critical because the worker carries mental characteristics to the job that have an impact on job results.
Answer 2
Emotional labor is different from "psychological distress” or interpersonal tasks (such as gift giving and event management) that women often perform at work and at home, which is a current source of misunderstanding.

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