Work Sampling Is Most Often Used in Situations in Which

question 167

Multiple Choice

Work sampling is most often used in situations in which:

• A) a time standard is needed for a repetitive job.
• B) an estimate of the proportion of the time spent on a particular activity is needed.
• C) it is important to keep the sample size down.
• D) special training is required for the observer, and stopwatches must be used.

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Definitions:

Personal Attributions

People’s explanations for why events or actions occur that refer to people’s internal characteristics, such as abilities, traits, moods, or efforts.

Trustworthiness

The quality of being reliable, honest, and deserving of trust.

Interest

A feeling of curiosity or concern about something, leading to a desire to learn more or engage with it.

Cognitive Dissonance

An uncomfortable mental state due to a contradiction between two attitudes or between an attitude and a behavior.