According to the Job Characteristics Model, what best describes task identity?

A) the extent to which a job requires a variety of skills to carry out the tasks involved
B) the degree to which a job allows an individual to make decisions about the way the work will be carried out
C) the extent to which a person receives clear information about performance effectiveness from the work itself
D) the degree to which a job requires completing a "whole" piece of work from beginning to end
E) the extent to which a job has an important impact on the lives of other people

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Tania Barbosa · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Task identity refers to the degree to which a job requires completing a whole piece of work from beginning to end. It is the extent to which a job allows an individual to see the outcomes of their work and the impact it has on others. Jobs with high task identity provide a sense of meaning and purpose as the individual can see the tangible results of their efforts.

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