PRINCIPLE OF MANAGEMENT (EIB10303)

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT 2

Prepared By:
NURUL NADZIRAH BINTI MOHAMED (62215118337)

Prepared For:
MADAM MARHAINI BINTI IBRAHIM

Submission Date:
7 DECEMBER 2018
What is Work Design?

Work design is used to assess how tasks or the entire job is organised within the work
environment, and then ensure these are well-matched to the attributes of the employee. While
both terms, job design or work design are used interchangeably, job design has a focus on
those administrative changes that are required to improve working conditions, with work
design having a more pragmatic approach and addressing those adjustments that may be
required to workstations, tools, and body positions to allow the worker to function more
effectively. A properly designed job guarantees that the worker is able to accomplish what is
required in a safe and healthy fashion, and thereby reduce physical and psychological strain.
A well-designed job could result in more engaged, healthy and productive employees, and
these outcomes would benefit both employees and organisations.

Working with Microsoft

According to Nitish, the UX Designer of Microsoft, “One Microsoft means we join

forces to positively impact the world.” It shows in how they connect with each other in and
out of the office, and in how they bridge global communities through curiosity, innovation
and constant growth. Through teamwork, they create life-changing innovations that impact
billions of lives around the world for the better. Next, giving is part of who they are. Whether
they are bridging lines of communication, donating products, empowering humanitarian
organizations, using their skills to help others, or simply lending a hand to those in need,
Microsoft makes giving a top priority.

Benefits offered by Microsoft to their employees

Microsoft asks their employees to give their best, and they are committed to doing the
same. It is why they offer world-class benefits designed to empower their employees to live
life well. First, get and stay healthy. Be the best with programs and benefits designed to boost
health, both physically and mentally. Second, plan for the future. Whatever their employees’
goals are, Microsoft has plenty of ways to help them save for the future so they can reach
them. Third, enjoy the perks. Microsoft wants their employees to make the most of their
experience working in Microsoft. They offer several ways to enjoy their employees’ life at
Microsoft such as networking, resource groups, and extras at the office. Fourth, take time
away. Microsoft offer flexible work schedules, generous vacation, and holidays to spend with
family or pursue the employees’ interests outside of work. Fifth, care for family. Microsoft
gives their employees time away to focus on the people who matter most with leave for new
parents and family caregiver leave. Sixth, continuing education. Microsoft will help their
employees to find the resources they need to expand their employees’ knowledge on a variety
of topics, stay current in the employee’s field, and continue to learn as career progresses.
Seventh, get great discounts. Microsoft offers discounts on products and services, so their
employees can save money doing the things they love. Finally, join in giving. Giving is
essential to being a global citizen. Microsoft help volunteer, take advantage of matching
programs, and make a difference in the lives of billions around the globe.

Inclusion as a Core Priority

Microsoft efforts to expand the talent pipeline and grow their inclusive hiring
practices can be considered foundational to Microsoft’s overall D&I efforts but they are not
content to simply rely on existing programs to get people into the company, they are pushing
themselves to treat employees like they are recruiting them every single day. Inclusion is
the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure. The way they
engage with and learn from each other and remind each other that they belong here is critical
to what Microsoft is building at the company. Their efforts to attract diverse candidates can
only move them forward if they provide the opportunity for people to do their best work and
feel like they are part of something bigger than themselves.

Microsoft are deepening their commitment to building a more inclusive environment

through programs like expanded parental leave, unconscious bias training and the continued
support for and growth of their eight Employee Resource Groups. More recently, Microsoft
made Inclusion a “core priority” for all employees at Microsoft, which means that as part of
the performance review and growth process, every employee is invited to deepen their
learning about diversity and make inclusion a daily and personal part of their job.
Leader Accountability

They are also continuing to hold leaders accountable by tying a portion of their
compensation directly to diversity progress within their respective organizations and
increasing manager adoption of inclusive practices through targeted training sessions,
learning or feedback solutions and toolkits.

Their approach is holistic. While each of these initiatives is designed to have some
measure of individual impact, Microsoft look at them collectively and believe the whole is
greater than the sum of their parts.