Which is a job design technique that increases the amount of tasks at the same level?

• A. Job rotation
• B. Job enlargement
• C. Job enrichment
• D. Job specialization

Answer: (B)

Increasing the number of tasks at the same level means widening the scope of a job by adding more duties that require similar skills and responsibility. This is job enlargement. It makes the job more varied without raising the level of responsibility or requiring new skills, aiming to reduce boredom. For instance, a cashier who also takes on stocking and basic customer service duties is enlarging their job. By contrast, job rotation moves employees between different jobs at the same level to gain experience; job enrichment adds depth by increasing autonomy and decision-making within the job; and job specialization reduces tasks to a narrow, repetitive set.