TRADITIONAL WORK SYSTEM

YONATAN RESHEF
University of Alberta School of Business

  • Narrowly defined jobs (tasks)

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  • Specialized employees and technology

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  • Employees focus on their narrow tasks

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  • Little employee input into managerial decisions

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  • Wage scales attached to tasks

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  • Individual-oriented reward system

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  • Work is under close supervision

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  • Work is strictly regulated by written rules/procedures

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  • Few career opportunities

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  • The ultimate management objectives -- control, efficiency, productivity