Which Statement Best Describes Mentoring Programs

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes mentoring programs?

• A) Informal arrangements are usually the most successful.
• B) They may help women and minorities move upwards in an organization.
• C) These programs have tended to work for men because of the good old boys' network.
• D) The mentors in these relationships learn little from the experience.

Recognize motivation psychology in real-life workplace scenarios.

Analyze the impact of different types of motivation on job performance.

Describe various performance-based pay systems and their applications.

Explain the role of job design in motivating employees.

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Definitions:

Anvil

A heavy iron block typically used in metalworking upon which metal can be hammered and shaped.

Stirrup

A small U-shaped bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the anvil to the cochlea. Alternatively, it refers to a device attached to the saddle in horse riding, supporting the rider's foot.

Frequency Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests the perception of pitch is related to the rate at which the entire basilar membrane vibrates, indicating that the frequency of the sound wave is mimicked by the firing rate of the auditory nerve.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a critical role in sound perception, vibrating in response to sound and contributing to the separation of different frequencies for auditory processing.