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Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model identifies core job dimensions that lead to motivation. Which of the following is one of these core dimensions?
Task significance is a core dimension in Hackman and Oldham's model, alongside skill variety, task identity, autonomy and feedback. Job security, working conditions and company policy are Herzberg hygiene factors rather than core job dimensions, so they are not part of this model.
- ATask significanceCorrect
- BJob security
- CWorking conditions
- DCompany policy
Explanation
The model's five core dimensions are skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy and feedback. Job security, working conditions and company policy are hygiene factors in Herzberg's theory, not core dimensions in this model.
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