When Gary Buys Ice Cream, He Typically Buys Whichever Brand

question 25

Multiple Choice

When Gary buys ice cream, he typically buys whichever brand is on sale that week. With regard to ice cream, Gary is best described as a(n) ________.

• A) brand advocate
• B) apostle
• C) hostage
• D) terrorist
• E) mercenary

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Definitions:

Objective Job Characteristics

Specific, measurable features of a job that can influence an employee's work experience and performance.

Negative Feedback

Constructive criticism or information about performance that indicates a gap between expected and actual outcomes, aimed at improving performance.

Job Characteristics Inventory

A tool used to evaluate the specific attributes or dimensions of a job, such as task variety, autonomy, and feedback, which affect employee motivation and satisfaction.

Core Job Characteristics

Fundamental attributes of a job that affect an employee's motivation and job satisfaction, including skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback.