Question

What is the process of increasing the scope of a job by adding more tasks to it?

[1 mark]

• A. Job enrichment
• B. Job enlargement
• C. Manpower planning
• D. Job specification

Answer 1

The correct option is B Job enlargement

Job enlargement is the process of increasing the scope of a job by adding more tasks to it. It is a job design technique, wherein there is an increase in the number of tasks associated with a certain job. In other words, it means increasing the scope of one’s duties and responsibilities. The increase in scope is quantitative in nature and not qualitative and moreover, it is at the same level.