Many scholars assume that the fundamental questions about work design have been
answered. However, a global shift from manufacturing economies to service and knowledge …

Models of work design emerged in the twentieth century to address workplace changes
created by the industrial revolution. However, the world of work is currently undergoing a …

Despite nearly 100 years of scientific study, comparatively little attention has been given to
articulating how the broader occupational and organizational context might impact work …

Developments in work design theory have not kept pace with the changes occurring in the
organizational landscape. We propose a theoretical framework that specifies five categories …

In this article we take a big picture perspective on work design research. In the first section of
the paper we identify influential work design articles and use scientific mapping to identify …

Work matters to both organizations and individuals. As a discipline focused on the content
and structure of jobs individuals perform as well as the broader context within which work …

This summary commentary explores the likely future directions of research and theory on the
design of organizational work. We give special attention to the social aspects of …

The design of work has been shown to influence a host of attitudinal, behavioral, cognitive,
well-being, and organizational outcomes. Despite its clear importance, scholarly interest in …

High-quality work design is a key determinant of employee well-being, positive work
attitudes, and job/organizational performance. Yet, many job incumbents continue to …

This book equips readers with a sound understanding of research, theory and the practical
aspects of job design. It critiques the theory and research which provide the foundations of …