If a job is redesigned to include more tasks at the same level, but the skills needed to do the job are neither changed nor increased, then that job has been ________.
A) vertically loaded
B) enriched
C) psychologically adjusted
D) horizontally loaded

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Job horizontal loading involves adding tasks at the same level of skill or responsibility, which means increasing the breadth of the job, but not necessarily the depth. Vertical loading involves increasing the level of skill or responsibility required, while job enrichment involves adding tasks that require higher-level skills or knowledge, leading to a more fulfilling work experience. Psychologically adjusted is not a common term used in job design.

If a Job Is Redesigned to Include More Tasks at the Same