According to the Functional Perspective

question 85

Multiple Choice

According to the functional perspective,

• A) men perform the most important functions in all societies.
• B) families break down as men and women become more equal.
• C) women have low status because they have been exploited by powerful men.
• D) women are best suited to play the familyʹs expressive role.

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Definitions:

Hackman And Oldham's

Refers to the Job Characteristics Model developed by Richard Hackman and Greg Oldham, which outlines how job design influences job satisfaction, motivation, and performance.

Job Characteristics Model

A theory that explains how certain job characteristics affect job outcomes, including employee motivation, satisfaction, and performance.

Growth Need Strength

An individual's need for personal development, improvement, and challenges that stimulate their engagement and performance in tasks.

Measuring Job Satisfaction

The process of assessing to what extent employees feel contented and fulfilled with their jobs, often evaluating various aspects such as work environment, responsibilities, and compensation.