Job restructuring: As given in the case, Widget employees have been in the company for a long time doing the same job the same way. ... Job enrichment increases the scope of a job through job extension or job rotation. ... Approach: I would study the current job design at Widget in depth and analyze as to what extent jobs are simplified or enriched, where the focus of the work has been for so many years, to what extent employees are satisfied with their current jobs and responsibilities, and has there been any kind of autonomy in performing job. These factors are very critical for redesigning...

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Thus, job satisfaction is high and there is much group cohesion. ... To be successful, the change programme must be applied to the entire organization, personally led by senior management, to be systematic, align structure, systems and jobs, and also need constant communication along with the new culture....

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Downsizing, which constitutes the planned elimination of positions or jobs, has had and will continue to have profound effects on organizations, managers at all levels, employees, labor markets, customers, and shareholders. ... The investment in Human Capital will be lost because the jobs are being eliminated. ...

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