Increasing the Number of Different Tasks in a Given Job

question 79

Multiple Choice

Increasing the number of different tasks in a given job by changing the division of labor is known as _____.

• A) job simplification
• B) job enlargement
• C) job enrichment
• D) span of control
• E) job autonomy

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Definitions:

Ecological Theory

A framework that explores how individuals interact with and are influenced by their various environments, from immediate surroundings to broader societal structures.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed.

Person-centered

An approach that regards individuals as inherently capable of steering their lives positively, often used in psychotherapy to emphasize the importance of the person's own perspective.

Violence Theory

A theoretical framework that seeks to explain the causes, types, and consequences of violent behavior among individuals or groups.