Legitimizing Myths Are Explanations That Are Used to Account for ____

question 159

Multiple Choice

Legitimizing myths are explanations that are used to account for ____.

• A)inequalities in power (e.g., ethnic disparities in the United States)
• B)random acts of violence and terror (e.g., the terrorist attacks of 9/11)
• C)natural wonders and mysteries (e.g., the existence of the universe)
• D)personal failures or defeats (e.g., why you slept through class)

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Definitions:

Job Breadth

The extent of responsibilities and variety of tasks included in a job.

Individual Difference Moderators

Variables that influence how different people respond to the same situation or treatment.

Individual Preferences

The specific likes, dislikes, desires, and needs that vary from one person to another, influencing their behavior and choices.

Job Design

The process of outlining the tasks, responsibilities, and systems to be used by employees in their roles to maximize efficiency and job satisfaction.