Work Redesign

by J. Richard Hackman

A member of the AWL OD Series! Work Redesign is a comprehensive, clearly written study of work design as a strategy for personal and organizational change. Linking theory and practical technologies, the book develops traditional and alternative approaches to work design that can benefit both individuals and organizations.

Genres: Leadership, Psychology, Business

Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Spacek Kim]

This is an outstanding book on work redesign. I read for my research as I'm looking at motivation. At the time of the writing, 1980, there were few empirical studies to draw conclusions about the effectiveness of the theory, however, the theory has a sound in rationale. When there are any challenges to job motivation, a review of this theory ought to be considered in redesign.

[David]

Really informative look at the design of work for individual and organizational change. The various aspects of fit between the job, task and the individual were interesting, as was the structure of teams.

[Brittany McLaughlin]

Key contributor to Job Design Theory part of a forthcoming paper!

[Brian]

Very fascinating. Making me re-think my own job and those of my teammates.