systematischer (innerbetrieblicher) arbeitsplatzwechsel

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Definition of systematischer (innerbetrieblicher) arbeitsplatzwechsel in German English dictionary

job rotation

The performance, by an employee, of a different work assignment, on a nonpermanent basis, for an agreed-to-period of time

A formal program in which employees are assigned to different jobs to expand their skills base and to learn more about various parts of the organization

Job rotation is when workers periodically transfer among a number of different positions and tasks that require different skills and responsibilities Among the reasons employers rotate job tasks is to help workers understand: the different steps that go into creating a product and/or service delivery; how their own effort affects the quality and efficiency of production and customer service; and, how each member of the team contributes to the process Job rotation may require that employees possess a wide range of general and specific skills and that they undergo advanced training to enable them to perform a variety of work functions

(p 310) A job enrichment strategy that involves moving employees from one job to another