Ken, an HR manager at Colonial Corp., wishes to design jobs that do not exceed the mental capabilities and limitations of employees. To do so, Ken would most likely have to
A) allow employees to opt for a compact workweek schedule.
B) control autonomy and stress error-free work.
C) increase the amount of reporting requirements and documentation.
D) train employees to multitask and self-manage teams.
E) reduce the information-processing requirements of a job.

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To design jobs that do not exceed employees' mental capabilities and limitations, Ken would need to reduce the amount of information-processing requirements of a job. This will help ensure that employees can complete their tasks without feeling overwhelmed or experiencing burnout. The other options listed may not necessarily contribute to reducing mental overload and could potentially increase it in some cases.

Ken, an HR Manager at Colonial Corp