A Test of the Hackman and Oldham Model in Nicaragua, Guatemala, Mexico and the United States

Rickey Jon Casey, Natalie Desplas, Joel Rossamaier, Robert Hilton

Abstract


This study of the Job Characteristics Model centers on companies in both manufacturing and service industries located in North and Central America. Results of United States companies are compared to those of non-US firms. Scores were calculated for each of the five dimensions of the model and the motivation potential score. For comparison purposes, scores for all companies studied were compared to those in the Hackman and Oldham database. It appears cross-cultural differences may help to explain the findings.

Key words: Job characteristics model, motivation, job redesign, skill variety, task identity and significance, autonomy, feedback, outcome, international, and culture.


Keywords


Job characteristics model, motivation, job redesign, skill variety, task identity and significance, autonomy, feedback, outcome, international, and culture.

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