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Job Enlargement

And
Job Enrichment
Dr .Anil Mehta

Job Enlargement is the process of


combining the two or more specialized
tasks in a workflow sequence into a
single job
-Kreiner
It means enlarging the scope of the
job by adding the similar tasks without
enhancing responsibility
-Koontz and O'Donnell

Utility/ Advantages/Importance of Job


Enlargement
Job satisfaction

Reduces alienation

Less employees
turnover

Work enthusiasm

Less absenteeism
Full utilization of
abilities
Increased
productivity

Work freedom
Control on speed of
work
Improvement in
quality
Reduction in cost

Motivation
More salary
Less disputers
Efficient management

Limitations of Job Enlargement


Changed job design
More expenditure in training
Resistance to change
Less productivity in initial stage
Demand for more remuneration
All jobs are not interesting
All jobs are not interesting
Exploitation of workers/

Job Enrichment
Job enrichment refers to the vertical
expansion of the job. It increases the degree
to which the worker controls the planning,
execution and evaluation of his or her work
-Stephen p Robins
Job enrichment adds the depth to a job by
giving workers more control, responsibility and
discretion over how their job is performed
-Keith Davis

Utility/Importance of Job Enrichment


Individual development
Motivation
Psychological development
Work freedom
Improved performance
Job satisfaction
Effective utilization of resources

Characteristics of an Enriched Job


Personal
Accountability

Direct
Communication
Authority

Control over
Resources

Direct
feedback

Enriched
Job

Unique
Experience

Client
Relationship

New
Learning

Scheduling of
Own work

Limitations of Job Enrichment


Individual differences
Need for training
Difficulty in behavior modification
Different satisfaction level
Non-cooperation by trade unions
Limited scope
All employees not interested
High cost

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