What Is the Shadow Welfare State

question 101

Multiple Choice

What is the shadow welfare state?

• A) the welfare that is distributed by local governments and special districts
• B) social benefits that are distributed by private employers who are being subsidized by the government
• C) the welfare payments that the government is committed to paying in the future
• D) private charities that have filled the gap left by reductions in government spending

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Definitions:

Hackman And Oldham

Creators of the Job Characteristics Model, which suggests that job satisfaction and performance improve when jobs are redesigned to enhance autonomy, feedback, skill variety, task identity, and task significance.

Job Design

The process of organizing work into the tasks required to perform a specific job. It involves the determination of individual job tasks and responsibilities.

Mutual Trust

A reciprocal belief in the reliability, integrity, and ability between individuals or organizations, often seen as foundational for effective partnerships or teamwork.

Human Resource

The department within an organization that is responsible for managing employee-related functions, such as hiring, training, and compliance.