Glossary J

Job Burnout is defined as the deterioration of one's job performance due to factors such as stress and lack of support.

Job characteristics theory refers to the theory proposed by Hackman and Oldham which suggests that certain characteristics of a job will make the job more or less satisfying, depending on the particular needs of the worker.

Job Choice Exercise is an objective test used to measure various need levels.

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Job Components Inventory is defined as a structured job analysis technique that concentrates on worker requirements for performing a job rather than on specific tasks.

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Job crafting is defined as the informal changes that employees make in their jobs.

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Job Descriptive Index refers to a measure of job satisfaction that yields scores on five (5) dimensions.

Job Diagnostic Survey refers to a measure of the extent to which a job provides opportunities for growth, autonomy, and meaning.

Deutsch: Inventar der Arbeitselemente / Español: Inventario de Elementos del Trabajo / Português: Inventário de Elementos do Trabalho / Français: Inventaire des Éléments de Travail / Italiano: Inventario degli Elementi del Lavoro

Job Elements Inventory is defined as a structured job analysis technique developed by Cornelius and Hakel that is similar to the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) but easier to read.

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