Other Things Constant, Which of the Following Job Characteristics Would

question 28

Multiple Choice

Other things constant, which of the following job characteristics would be most likely to result in a higher pay rate for the job?

• A) The employer provides low cost child-care services on the premises.
• B) The job is widely viewed as prestigious.
• C) The job requires substantial amounts of stressful out-of-town travel.
• D) The job involves working in pleasant surroundings.

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