The Effects of Comparison others and Prior Experience on Responses to Task Design

Abstract

The article discusses the influence of knowledge of other organizational tasks and prior experience on responses to task design or job enrichment. The study demonstrated that comparison group manipulation affected the quantity of job performance. Comparison group manipulation also impacted error rates in task performance. Comparison group manipulation did not affect job satisfaction although prior experience affected job satisfaction. Participants who had prior knowledge of other organizational tasks were less satisfied compared to those who had no prior experience.