Achieving High Levels of Employee Satisfaction and Productivity Depends On

question 53

Multiple Choice

Achieving high levels of employee satisfaction and productivity depends on:

• A)the engineering approach producing traditional jobs
• B)the motivational approach producing stimulating and demanding jobs
• C)optimising social and technical aspects of work
• D)designing work to match specific factors in the work setting
• E)combining the motivational and sociotechnical systems approach to work design

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Definitions:

Paradox of Progress

The idea that technological and societal advancements, while solving certain problems, create new challenges and complexities in life.

Approach-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological situation where a goal or event has both attractive and unattractive aspects, causing conflict.

Time-Saving Devices

Tools or gadgets designed to reduce the amount of time needed to complete a task or activity.

Loneliness

A sophisticated and typically negative feeling stemming from being alone or without company.