John was recently given 6 additional tasks. Instead of performing only 2 tasks that he used to, now John is required to perform 8 total tasks. This is an example of which of these?
A) Job simplification
B) Sociotechnical system of structural change
C) Reciprocal interdependence
D) Job enlargement
E) Job rotation

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Job enlargement refers to increasing the number of tasks that an employee is required to perform as part of their job. In this scenario, John was given an additional 6 tasks, resulting in a total of 8 tasks he is required to perform, which is an example of job enlargement.

John Was Recently Given 6 Additional Tasks