To Combat the Adverse Consequences of Task Specialization, What Function

question 5

Multiple Choice

To combat the adverse consequences of task specialization, what function does job enrichment perform?

• A) By training the workers to do one job over and over again, they become experts on the one best way to do that job.
• B) By moving workers through several jobs, they are exposed to increased variety.
• C) By combining different tasks, a worker is given more of the same type of duties to perform.
• D) By giving the worker more autonomy, the worker has control over job activities.
• E) none of these

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