BMIS – L1 – SA – Q11.5 – HR – Training and development

Job enrichment is also called horizontal job enlargement. True or false?

A True

B False

B

Explanation:
Job enrichment is also called vertical job enlargement, as it involves adding more meaningful tasks and responsibilities to a job, often increasing autonomy and decision-making. Horizontal job enlargement, in contrast, involves adding more tasks of similar complexity without increasing responsibility. The statement is false because job enrichment does not equate to horizontal job enlargement. The explanation provided in the attachment clarifies that job enrichment is vertical, making option B correct.