Job Redesign and Workplace Rewards

Paper Summary:

This paper focuses on the job of team leader assembler for a can manufacturing firm. The paper discusses the major components, tasks and responsibilities required for this position. The paper further discusses how the team leader of the assembly unit is also responsible for coordinating communication and working relations with all team members, as well as the safety of his or her team. The paper then reviews various remuneration and motivation incentive rewards available to the team leader assembler.

Outline:
Selected Job - Team Leader Assembly Department
Part 1 - Major Job Responsibilities
Goals Within The Company
Part 2 - Job Redesign
Job Redesign Recommendations

From the Paper:

"First, it is vital in a team-oriented situation that the performance review process reflects not only the achievements and accomplishments of the person assessed, but also the rest of the team. This will encourage the team leader to actively engage team members and participate more fully in communication efforts, knowledge sharing and strategic planning at the team level. It also encourages the team leader to be more accountable for the actions of the team as a whole. If the team for example, performs poorly during the year despite good attendance and performance on the team leaders part, it is still important that the team's performance is reflected in the performance appraisal process so recommendations for improvement may be made.
Second, team leaders should be provided the opportunity to learn more about the inner operations and workings of the company as a whole. The best way to facilitate this process is through cross training, allowing the team leader a birds eye view of what other supervisors and front line employees do in the organization, how their work affects the assembly line, and remind the team leader of the importance of interpersonal communication and knowledge sharing among all levels of the organization."

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