Marvin's job involves selling used trucks. To boost his job satisfaction, Marvin's boss authorizes him to tell the dealer when a truck needs a paint job in order to sell. Which task characteristic has been added to Marvin's job?

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Adding decision-making authority to Marvin's job means that he now has the power to make a judgment call on whether a truck needs a paint job or not. This increases his sense of control and responsibility in his role, which can boost job satisfaction. Feedback, work methods autonomy, and task significance may already be present in Marvin's job or may not be impacted by this change.

Marvin's Job Involves Selling Used Trucks