How does the job change affect Ramesh’s task interdependence, task technology and technical complexity?
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Ramesh used to work in an auto manufacturing company as an assembly line worker. However, after working there for ten years he left the job. He now works in a secondary school where he imparts vocational training to students. How does the job change affect Ramesh’s task interdependence, task technology and technical complexity?
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