Some Relationships Between the Ability Requirements and Reward Attributes of Tasks.
Abstract
This paper notes that, for the most part, the two major approaches to the study of jobs (to establish ability requirements and to study motivation potential) have not overlapped. It is suggested, however, that changes in jobs for motivational purposes may inadvertently lead to changes in the abilities required for effective performance. The GATB ability requirements and the psychological reward attributes for 140 different jobs were correlated and then replicated on a sample of 79 jobs. Results revealed relatively low relationships between the two sets of variables and then primarily for Verbal and Numerical aptitudes and the reward characteristics of Variety and Autonomy. It was also shown that the level of Verbal and Numerical aptitude required by a job is as strongly related to job satisfaction as the level of Variety and Autonomy offered by the job. Some implications for job enlargement and personnel selection are presented. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA068921
Entities
People
- Benjamin Schneider
- John J. Parkington
- Steven B. Mosier
Organizations
- University of Maryland