According to the Value-Percept Theory, in Which of the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

According to the value-percept theory, in which of the following scenarios would the employee be the most dissatisfied?

• A) Levente wants to work with people, so he took a job with a boat tour company. He didn't realize most of his hours would be spent alone doing paperwork.
• B) Laura wants to focus on scientific research. In her job for Lako Chemical, about half of her time involves research and the rest involves meetings.
• C) Sofia wants to work with numbers. As an accountant, she works with numbers for the majority of her time in the office.
• D) Lorenzo likes physical activity and taking risks. His job in a circus involves both of these elements, but he also spends time cleaning animal cages.
• E) Rokas likes helping people who are less fortunate, so he took a job as a social worker. Although he spends hours helping the poor, he dislikes his hour-long commute.

Understand the role of investment in human capital and its effects on income distribution.

Describe how economic incentives and market conditions influence occupational choices.

Recognize the significance of self-employment in wealth accumulation.

Understand the impact of technological improvements on the cost of production and market price.

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