Toward a Dynamic Model of Job-Person Relationships: Findings, Research Questions, and Implications for Work System Design

Research findings concerning factors that shape job-person relationships over time are reviewed. Based on these findings, the basic components of a dynamic job-person model are identified, and critical research questions about job-person dynamics are discussed. Implications of the model for the design of developmental work systems are examined.

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