Dallas Walz Is an Electrical Engineer

question 95

Multiple Choice

Dallas Walz is an electrical engineer.He works as a temporary worker for a contracting company that needs his talents only about nine months out of the year.While he likes the extra income,he would much rather stay home with his two preschoolers.His wife earns a six-figure salary selling computers,so Walz has no need to work.Walz is an example of which of the following?

• A) a contingent worker
• B) an outsourced worker
• C) an unpromotable employee
• D) a conditional employee

Recognize the influence of self-serving bias in attributions.

Describe the fundamental attribution error and the actor/observer bias.

Distinguish between stable and unstable attributions.

Apply attribution theory to explain everyday events and behaviors.

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Definitions:

Labour Force

The total number of people available to work, including both the employed and the unemployed.

Equipment Intensive

Describes operations, industries, or activities that require a significant amount of machinery, tools, or equipment to produce goods or services.

Small-batch Production

A manufacturing process that involves producing goods in small quantities, allowing for greater flexibility and customization.

Worker Skill

The expertise, abilities, and competencies that a worker possesses, which determine their capability to perform tasks efficiently and effectively.