Work design: term for enriching job content for meaning and autonomy Definition focus: modifying work content to increase meaning and enjoyment by involving employees in planning, organisation, and control of their work. Choose the correct HRD term.
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Production Management
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AJob enlargement
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BJob enrichment
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CJob rotation
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DJob evaluation
Answer
Correct Answer: Job enrichment
Explanation
GivenIntervention adds variety, autonomy, and responsibility by involving employees in planning, organising, and controlling their work.
ConceptJob enrichment deepens a job (vertical loading) to enhance motivation, meaning, and ownership.
Eliminations• Job enlargement = horizontal addition of tasks; limited autonomy effects.• Job rotation = movement across jobs for variety/skill; not necessarily more control.• Job evaluation = valuing jobs for pay structures, not redesigning work content.
Final AnswerJob enrichment