Giving people authority to perform the planning and controlling previously done by supervisors is a way to improve job core characteristics called:

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Vertical loading involves giving people more authority and control over their work, including the planning and controlling previously done by supervisors. This can improve job core characteristics such as skill variety, task identity, and task significance. Horizontal loading refers to adding more tasks of a similar level of complexity and skill to a job, while diagonal loading involves adding tasks to a job that require different skills or abilities. Environmental empowerment refers to giving employees resources and support to achieve their goals, while vertical distress is not a recognized term in this context.

Giving People Authority to Perform the Planning and Controlling Previously