Tom Siegmund Joined Chrismer and Park Co

question 90

Multiple Choice

Tom Siegmund joined Chrismer and Park Co. as a security guard 30 years ago and after many years of hard work is now the company's security manager. Tom has received several job offers from other companies over the years, but has always chosen to stay with Chrismer and Park. Jesse Black is also a 30-year veteran who works as a clerk at Chrismer and Park. Tom and Jesse see each other only at the annual veteran's awards ceremony. This year, Jesse told Tom how unhappy he was in his work, but that he couldn't do anything about it because he had never received a job offer from another company. According to social information processing theory, if all other things are equal, Tom's job satisfaction is MOST LIKELY ________.

• A) the same as Jesse's, as they both joined the company at the same time
• B) higher than Jesse's, as Tom is a manager and Jesse is a clerk
• C) higher than Jesse's, based on Tom's past choices and personal sacrifices
• D) less than Jesse's, because Tom has more responsibility

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Definitions:

Particular Attitude

A specific or distinct perspective or feeling toward a person, object, or situation.

Influences

Factors or forces that affect or sway individuals' behavior, decisions, or opinions, often shaping outcomes in various contexts.

Strengthened

Made stronger, more forceful, or effective through various means such as practice, reinforcement, or development.

Laid Off

The temporary or permanent termination of employment, typically due to economic reasons rather than personal performance issues.