Question

Elaine works as a history professor. The skills required for her job are limited and easy to acquire, and the job tends to get monotonous. She is unsatisfied with her job and often feels the need to switch jobs. In the context of job design, this scenario best illustrates _____.

Answer 1

The given situation is an example of job specialization

Step-by-step explanation:

Job specialization is a process, which includes focusing in a specific area or occupation in order to attain a specific skill set and perform to excel in the given occupational tasks.

Job specialization decreases the ability of an individual to perform tasks outside their expertise and thus, the individual tends to be less flexible over time.