After undergoing a considerable amount of downsizing in the early 1990s, a company engaged in __________, whereby remaining employees were each given greater discretion in setting schedules and planning work activities, determining appropriate methods for completing tasks, and monitoring the quality of output from the job processes.
A) vertical loading
B) job automation
C) horizontal loading
D) job rotation
E) job specification

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Vertical loading involves increasing the amount of job responsibility and autonomy an employee has, which aligns with giving employees greater discretion in various aspects of their work.

After Undergoing a Considerable Amount of Downsizing in the Early