Employee's Initiative Behavior: Job Crafting and Its Management Revelation

Abstract

Job crafting is the behavior of employees who spontaneously change their behavior and cognition to match their work with their own preferences and abilities. Job crafting is a concrete manifestation of employee initiative behavior, and its nature is neutral. Job crafting can increase employee’s engagement and satisfaction; but it may also have a negative impact on the growth of employees and the achievement of organizational goals. Based on the existing research results of job crafting, this article summarizes the influencing factors and the impact of job crafting and puts forward the management revelation for employees and organizations to deal with job crafting.