Company X is a large industrial plant to produce mechanical equipment with a presence in most European countries. A recent survey in the company found that employees have low levels of job satisfaction and motivation, although the basic wage levels (minimum wage) are considered particularly satisfactory compared to the competition. At the same time, an important finding of this research was the fact that a large part of junior and medium-sized managers and production workers stated that their jobs are characterized by low autonomy (inability to plan and plan work, inability to make decisions on relevant issues, etc.), a limited variety of tasks, and a lack of an integrated performance evaluation system that will provide detailed information on the results and critical behaviors to successfully perform their work. As a possible consequence of these factors, the last year has seen an increase in the rate of departures while at the same time inability to attract new capable workers.
At the same time, the company is implementing a series of technological changes by automating a large part of its production process and adopting a new business resource management information system (ERP system). In these initiatives, too, however, there is significant inertia with the limited presence and lack of support from the top management, the lack of training programs in the new processes and systems, and the inability to communicate the benefits of the changes to the executives and employees involved. Also, and as a potential result of these shortcomings, many employees appear reluctant to use the new systems, preferring previous processes that continue to create a sense of job security and protection of their role and specialized experience within the business.
Identify and analyze the characteristics and types of pay that a new pay plan may include with the aim of enhancing job satisfaction and motivation of the company's employees. In what ways can jobs in the company be redesigned to provide high motivation? Please substantiate your answer.