Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Practice Exam

What is the primary focus of job enlargement?

1. Increasing the depth of a job

2. Broadening the scope of a job

3. Rotating employees between jobs

4. Enhancing leadership skills

The correct answer is: Broadening the scope of a job

Job enlargement primarily focuses on broadening the scope of a job by adding more tasks or responsibilities at the same level of complexity. This approach aims to increase job satisfaction and motivation among employees by providing a greater variety of tasks to engage with, reducing monotony and increasing the potential for skills development. By expanding the breadth of job functions, employees may find increased interest in their work, feel more challenged, and potentially enhance their productivity. This method contrasts with job enrichment, which could involve increasing the depth of a job by adding more meaningful tasks or decision-making opportunities, but job enlargement specifically addresses the need to expand what an employee does rather than how deeply they engage with it.