Motivation through the Design of Work: Test of a Theory.

@article{Hackman1976MotivationTT,
  title={Motivation through the Design of Work: Test of a Theory.},
  author={J. Richard Hackman and Greg R. Oldham},
  journal={Organizational Behavior and Human Performance},
  year={1976},
  volume={16},
  pages={250-279}
}
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