In an Effort to Cope with Marital Tensions Faced by an Unequal

question 14

Multiple Choice

In an effort to cope with marital tensions faced by an unequal second shift, Nancy and Evan Holt, the couple described in your text, __________. Hochschild stresses, however, that developing strategies such as this do not-and cannot-change the underlying conditions from which the tensions stem.

• A) decided that it was best that Evan pick up a second part-time job
• B) determined that Nancy should quit her job and become a stay-at-home mother
• C) divided up the household chores between the two of them
• D) hired a part-time nanny

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Definitions:

Individuals

Separate persons considered separately from a group or collectively.

Organizations

Organizations are structured groups of people working together towards common goals or objectives, ranging from businesses to non-profits.

Organization Citizenship Behavior

Voluntary actions by employees that are not part of their formal job requirements but contribute positively to the organizational environment.

Attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.