Decent work design: it’s in the game. instructing students with knowledge of work design using a simulation game.

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2024-06-26

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The persistence of low job satisfaction levels in Western organizations begs the question whether insights from work design theory are adopted to practice. Therefore, this master’s thesis explored the relationship between a simulation of work design elements and the degree to which it succeeds in instructing management students with knowledge of work design. Additionally, it investigated whether this effect would be moderated by the learning experience (LE) provided by the simulation. A general questionnaire (N = 131 students) was used as the basis for a Multilevel Regression Analysis. Statistical proof was found for the moderating effect of LE, revealing that a high-quality LE facilitated the relationship between enriched work design and knowledge levels. It was concluded that if the required skill set to be learned requires application, one can expect simulation-based training to be a useful tool. However, with its use come a host of deliberations relating to its implementation. Finally, the study reveals the need for more adequate measurement instruments related to work design knowledge

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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen