Work Design

Also known as: WDQ · Job design · Work characteristics

Integrative taxonomy of work characteristics covering task, knowledge, social and contextual dimensions of job design. Extends Hackman & Oldham's motivational model with knowledge demands, social features and physical context, producing 21 measurable characteristics that predict satisfaction, training needs and performance.

Source:

Morgeson, F. P. & Humphrey, S. E. (2006). The Work Design Questionnaire (WDQ): Developing and validating a comprehensive measure for assessing job design and the nature of work. Journal of Applied Psychology, 91(6), 1321-1339.

DOI:

10.1037/0021-9010.91.6.1321