Job enrichment differs from job rotation in that job enrichment

A) empowers workers by adding more decision-making authority to their jobs.
B) transfers employees among several different jobs at the same hierarchical level.
C) combines several relatively simple jobs to form a job with a wider range of tasks.
D) allows employees to mutually exchange work roles at the same organizational level.
E) assesses the relative dollar value of each job to an organization.

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Ramada Hagins · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Job enrichment involves adding more decision-making authority, autonomy, and control to a job, whereas job rotation involves transferring employees among different jobs at the same hierarchical level to expose them to diverse tasks and responsibilities. Therefore, choice A is the best answer as it accurately distinguishes job enrichment from job rotation.

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