In a brief essay, explain the difference between job enrichment ...

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In a brief essay, explain the difference between job enrichment and job enlargement.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The primary purpose of reengineering is to implement incremental changes within an organization.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: There is a clear distinction between job enrichment and job enlargement. Job enlargement is defined as increasing the number of tasks a worker performs, with all of the tasks at the same level of responsibility. Job enlargement involves providing greater variety to the worker. For example, instead of knowing how to operate only one machine, a person is taught to operate two or even three, but no higher level of responsibility is required. Job enrichment consists of basic changes in the content and level of responsibility of a job so as to provide greater challenges to the worker. Job enrichment provides a vertical expansion of responsibilities. The worker has the opportunity to derive a feeling of achievement, recognition, responsibility, and personal growth in performing the job.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE