Two important dimensions used for describing all types of jobs are task scope and depth.
Task scope describes the horizontal characteristics of the job or the degree of variety in the
activities a person is expected to perform. A job narrow in scope has few activities. A typist’s
job will only require him to type the material that has been assigned to him, whereas the job
of a computer operator would entail a lot more than just typing the content.
Task depth addresses how much vertical responsibility or individual accountability is
expected in a job. Depth increases when the employee is given more responsibility ...
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