What does job enrichment aim to achieve?

Job enrichment aims to enhance the quality of a job by increasing an employee's responsibilities and providing them with more meaningful work. This approach focuses on increasing the intrinsic motivation of employees by making their roles more interesting and engaging. By adding variety, enabling employees to take on new challenges, and allowing them more control over their work, job enrichment leads to greater job satisfaction and a sense of ownership. As a result, employees are more likely to feel invested in their work, which can lead to improved performance and productivity.

While increasing the number of tasks may seem beneficial, it does not necessarily increase job satisfaction or motivation. Similarly, faster task completion and better teamwork are not the primary goals of job enrichment; instead, job enrichment centers on individual employee experiences and the depth of their engagement with their work. Overall, the focus on greater responsibility and interest in the job is what differentiates job enrichment from other job design methods.