Formalization means the degree to which jobs inside the company are consistent. If a job is highly formalized, then the employees have less amount of confusion that what should to be done, how it should be done and when it should be done. Where formalization is low then workers have a liberty to exercise discretion in their job.. The degree of formalization can vary between companies and within company.
The employee preferences should be taken into account in kinds of jobs, employee goals and ambitions, and the pay for less formalization. Some people look for jobs with minimum responsibility. Also, if the rewards for doing more tasks are not sufficient then employees will prefer higher formalization.
The employee preferences should be taken into account in kinds of jobs, employee goals and ambitions, and the pay for less formalization. Some people look for jobs with minimum responsibility. Also, if the rewards for doing more tasks are not sufficient then employees will prefer higher formalization.
