Which of the Following Is True of Work Simplification

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of work simplification?

• A) It increases autonomy.
• B) It often leads to lower job satisfaction.
• C) Among educated workers it often leads to lower job satisfaction.
• D) It enhances skill variety.
• E) Among educated workers it often leads to lower job satisfaction and a demand for premium pay.

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Definitions:

Sensitization

An increase in the strength or frequency of a response due to the repeated application of a stimulus.

Habituation

The mechanism by which an entity lessens or discontinues its replies to a repetitive signal with the passage of time.

Decreased Anxiety

refers to the reduction in feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Sensitization

The process of becoming more sensitive to a particular stimulus over time, often as a result of repeated exposure.