A Negative Outcome of the Mechanistic Approach to Job Design

question 121

Multiple Choice

A negative outcome of the mechanistic approach to job design is:

• A)higher absenteeism
• B)greater chance of errors
• C)greater chance of mental overload and stress
• D)significantly greater financial resources required

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