Frank Is Writing a Term Paper on the Causes of Job

question 87

Multiple Choice

Frank is writing a term paper on the causes of job dissatisfaction. After reviewing the literature, Frank is likely to conclude that:

• A)negative discrepancies between desires and experiences (getting less than desired) are related to job dissatisfaction.
• B)positive discrepancies (getting more than desired) are related to high levels of job satisfaction in almost every area.
• C)in general, research has not supported the discrepancy hypothesis.
• D)both positive and negative discrepancies are related to high levels of job satisfaction.

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Definitions:

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