Edsel Is an Autoworker on an Assembly Line

question 5

Multiple Choice

Edsel is an autoworker on an assembly line. When asked to comment on his job, Edsel says, "First, I am a nothing to this company. Second, my 'do-nothing' job serves no purpose in the production of automobiles." Edsel is best described as:

• A) burned out.
• B) generative.
• C) having poor occupational priorities.
• D) alienated.

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Definitions:

Expressive Needs

Needs for intimacy, companionship, and emotional support.

Primary Groups

Small, close-knit, and usually long-term social groups in which members share a strong sense of identity, belonging, and emotional ties, often including family and close friends.

Support

Assistance, encouragement, or other resources provided by individuals or institutions to help someone cope with difficulties or achieve goals.

Self-Identity

An individual's perception of themselves, shaped by personal experiences, relationships, culture, and society.