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Task Enlargement
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A job design technique in which the number of tasksassociated with a job is increased
(and appropriate trainingprovided) to add greater variety to activities, thus reducing
monotony.
Job enlargement is considered a horizontal restructuringmethod in that the job is
enlarged by adding related tasks. Job enlargement may also result in
greater workforceflexibility.