A Person Considering a Position in a High-End Hospital Food

question 32

Multiple Choice

A person considering a position in a high-end hospital food service setting should

• A) have extensive experience in culinary arts
• B) be able to work the front of the house
• C) have knowledge of dietetics and nutrition
• D) have medical experience

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Definitions:

Job Context

Involves the physical and social aspects of a work environment that influence the satisfaction and efficiency of employees.

Acquired Needs Theory

A motivational model that posits individuals are driven by acquired needs, such as the need for achievement, power, and affiliation.

Achievement

The successful completion of tasks or attainment of goals through effort, skill, or courage, often recognized and rewarded.

Expectancy Theory

Expectancy theory is a motivational theory that suggests an individual's behavior is determined by their expected outcomes, based on their beliefs about effort-performance relationships, and the desirability of these outcomes.