In the Context of the Job Characteristics Model, Which of the Following

question 42

Multiple Choice

In the context of the job characteristics model, which of the following best defines autonomy?

• A) It is the degree to which a job gives workers the discretion, freedom, and independence to decide how and when to accomplish their work.
• B) It is the process of increasing the number of different tasks that a worker performs within one particular job.
• C) It is the degree to which a job is perceived to have a substantial impact on others inside or outside an organization.
• D) It is the amount of information a job provides to workers about their work performance.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Payments that adjust in direct relation to the amount of production or sales, including raw materials and direct labor.

Total Variable Cost

The sum of all variable costs that change with the level of production, including materials, labor, and variable overhead.

Units Sold

The total quantity of products sold by a company during a specific period.

Variable Cost

Variable expenses that are closely aligned with the level of production or the volume of sales, for example, raw materials and direct labor.