Which statement describes job enlargement?

• A. Rotates through different tasks
• B. Increases autonomy and responsibility
• C. Decreases span of control
• D. Increases the number of tasks at the same level

Answer: (D)

Job enlargement broadens a worker’s role by adding more tasks at the same level of responsibility and complexity. It aims to reduce monotony by expanding what the job includes, but it doesn’t increase decision-making power or supervisory duties. This is different from job rotation (moving through different tasks), which changes what is done rather than the amount of work in one job, and from job enrichment (increasing autonomy and responsibility), which adds depth rather than breadth. It also isn’t about changing how many people a manager oversees. So, the statement that increases the number of tasks at the same level best describes job enlargement.