Reading Comprehension
Three friends, Rajat, Raman, and Ansh, after completing their studies from a reputed business school in Delhi, were discussing the organisation they should be joining. Rajat was very clear about his future. He would like to take a job in the government sector as it gives him stability in his future income and the kind of work which will help him to work with greater zeal. It will also provide him with many post retirement benefits when he retires from his service. Raman wants to work with a company which has an appropriate and clear development plan for its employees and helps the employees to grow to higher levels in the organisation. In addition to this, the company should also provide facilities like free housing, free medical aid etc. Ansh said that he would prefer to work with an organisation, which has a culture of individual autonomy that is considered by employees and provides employees with the opportunity for personal growth and meaningful work experience.
All of them have different set of expectations and needs of joining an organisation.
“Ansh said that he would prefer to work with an organisation, which has a culture of individual autonomy that is considered by employees and provides employees with the opportunity for personal growth and meaningful work experience.”
Which of the incentives is being referred to in the context of Ansh's preference for job in an organisation?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Job enrichment
Option (1) Growth benefits — Incorrect. There is no incentive by this name.
Option (2) Job enrichment — Correct. Job enrichment means designing jobs with more variety of work, a need for higher skill, more autonomy and responsibility, and the opportunity for personal growth and a meaningful work experience. Ansh asks for these things. When a job is enriched, the job itself motivates the person doing it.
Option (3) Job Security — Incorrect. Job security means stability of future income and work. That is what Rajat wants, not Ansh.
Option (4) Bonus — Incorrect. A bonus is a financial incentive, an extra payment over the wage. Ansh speaks about the kind of work, not about money.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Non-Financial Incentives: … (iv) Job Enrichment: Job enrichment is concerned with designing jobs that include greater variety of work content, require higher level of knowledge and skill; give workers more autonomy and responsibility; and provide the opportunity for personal growth and a meaningful work experience. If jobs are enriched and made interesting, the job itself becomes a source of motivation to the individual.” |