Increasing the Number of Different Tasks in a Given Job

question 67

Multiple Choice

Increasing the number of different tasks in a given job by changing the division of labour is known as:

• A)Job reduction
• B)Job design
• C)Job simplification
• D)Job enlargement
• E)Job enrichment

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Variables that are manipulated or changed in an experiment to test their effects on dependent variables.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is observed and measured for changes, which are thought to be influenced by the manipulation of the independent variable.

Interaction

In research, this refers to the effect that variables have on each other when combined.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.