Discuss whether job enrichment would be a better motivator than higher wages at ABC.

• A. Job enrichment may be more effective for skilled scientists because meaningful work and responsibility can motivate them strongly, though fair pay remains essential
• B. Higher wages are always the best motivator
• C. Job enrichment is irrelevant
• D. Only monetary incentives matter

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is that for skilled professionals, intrinsic motivation—giving people meaningful, challenging, and autonomous work—can be more powerful than simply paying more. This aligns with how many workers, especially scientists, respond to job design: when tasks are enriched to include variety, decision-making, responsibility, and clear feedback, people feel a sense of achievement and growth that can drive stronger commitment and performance over time.

The best choice captures that nuance by saying job enrichment can be more effective because meaningful work and responsibility strongly motivate skilled scientists, while fair pay remains essential to prevent dissatisfaction. It acknowledges that pay matters as a baseline concern, but the motivational pull comes from the nature of the work itself—autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

In contrast, the other options overstate the role of money or dismiss the value of enriching the job. Higher wages are not always the best motivator, especially for roles where intrinsic satisfaction from the work is high. Job enrichment is not irrelevant, and focusing only on monetary incentives misses the potential gains from engaging, well-designed jobs.