What are the aims of job design?

• A. Increase employees' salaries.
• B. Decrease training time.
• C. Improve productivity and job satisfaction.
• D. Expand geographic reach.

Answer: (C)

The main idea behind job design is to structure work in a way that motivates people, boosts how well they perform, and leaves them satisfied with their role. When tasks are arranged to be meaningful, varied, and manageable, with some autonomy and clear, timely feedback, employees tend to be more engaged and productive. In sport and recreation, this translates to better service delivery, smoother operations, and staff who feel more positive about their work. That combination—higher productivity and greater job satisfaction—is why improving how a job is designed is central.

Increasing salaries is about compensation policy, not how the job itself is organized. Decreasing training time might be a side effect if roles are optimally matched to skills, but it’s not the designed aim of job design itself. Expanding geographic reach is a strategic organizational goal, not a direct focus of shaping individual jobs.