Gordon Works as a Senior Software Engineer

question 92

Multiple Choice

Gordon works as a senior software engineer. He can work from home or in the office, and he can take off whenever he likes. He can add features to the programs he is working on and change them significantly without collaborating with anyone else. He can also decide which projects get most of his attention. Which of the following does Gordon's job definitely have?

• A) physiological needs
• B) self-determination
• C) meaningfulness
• D) competence
• E) impact

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Definitions:

Overtime

Additional hours worked beyond the standard work schedule, often compensated at a higher pay rate.

Productivity Targets

Specific goals set by an organization to measure and increase the efficiency of its outputs relative to inputs over a given period.

Job Structure

The relative pay for different jobs within the organization.

Pay Differential

Adjustment to a pay rate to reflect differences in working conditions or labor markets.