Which Is the Key Difference Between the "Person-Environment Fit" (A)

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which is the key difference between the "person-environment fit" (A) and the "demand-control" (B) explanations of workplace stress?

• A) A is most applicable to the service industries; B applies to all industries.
• B) A focuses mainly on job characteristics; B also considers work orientations.
• C) A focuses mainly on sources of workplace stress; B focuses mainly on consequences.
• D) A emphasizes individual solutions to dealing with stress; B emphasizes structural changes to reduce stress.

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Definitions:

Authoritarian Personality

A personality type characterized by strict adherence to conventional values and a belief in absolute obedience or respect towards authority.

Prejudiced Against

Holding preconceived negative judgments or opinions about a group or individual based on characteristics like race, gender, or religion, without fair justification.

Minority Groups

Social groups that are differentiated from the majority in a society through cultural, ethnic, racial, or religious characteristics.

Highly Cohesive

Highly cohesive describes a group or material that sticks together strongly, in social contexts referring to a group closely united in purpose or function.