According to Research, Why Might a Woman Decide Not to Run

question 9

Multiple Choice

According to research, why might a woman decide not to run for office?

• A) She feels the work is too hard.
• B) She fears her positions will be covered too closely by the press.
• C) She fears the media will criticize her family.
• D) She fears the campaign will be too expensive.

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Definitions:

Task Identity

Refers to the degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work, making it possible to see the outcome of one's efforts.

Teamwork

The collective endeavor of a team to accomplish a shared objective or finish a task in the most optimal and productive manner.

Hygiene Factor

A term in Herzberg's motivation theory, referring to extrinsic conditions that prevent dissatisfaction but do not necessarily motivate employees.

Herzberg's Motivator-Hygiene Model

A theory in organizational behavior suggesting that certain factors drive job satisfaction (Motivators), while different factors cause dissatisfaction (Hygiene factors) if not present.