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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