Question

Ethan's job as an accounting assistant was recently modified to include reconciling bank accounts and making deposits, two tasks previously done by the accounting manager. This increase in responsibility would best be described as job:_________.a) enlargement.b) satisficing.c) enrichment.d) design.e) development.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) enlargement.

Explanation:

Job enlargement takes place when the tasks, duties and responsibilities of a certain job position increase to include new tasks, new duties and new responsibilities that are related to the original ones. While the employee is given more things to do, his/her level within the organization doesn't change.