In the Context of the Job Characteristics Approach, Skill Variety

question 35

Multiple Choice

In the context of the job characteristics approach, skill variety refers to:

• A) the extent to which a worker knows how well the job is being performed.
• B) the degree of control a worker has over how the work is performed.
• C) the perceived importance of a task.
• D) the extent to which a worker does a complete or identifiable portion of the total job.
• E) the number of things a person does in a job.

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Definitions:

Adolescents

Young people in the transition stage from childhood to adulthood, typically between the ages of 10 and 19.

Self-understanding

The awareness and comprehension of one's own personality, emotions, motivations, and capabilities.

Personal Fable

A cognitive distortion experienced by adolescents who believe themselves to be unique, invulnerable, and misunderstood.

Middle-aged Adults

Individuals typically between the ages of 40 and 60, experiencing the mid-stage of adulthood often marked by certain life transitions and health considerations.