The Social Information-Processing Model of Job Design Has Four Basic

question 39

Multiple Choice

The social information-processing model of job design has four basic premises about the work environment.One such premise is that:​

• A)​other people provide cues we use to understand the work environment.
• B)​self-evaluation is the only way to judge what is important in our jobs.
• C)​objective job characteristics are unimportant and do not affect organizational workers' motivation.
• D)​other people's feedback, both positive and negative, should be ignored.

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Definitions:

Compa-ratio

A metric that compares an individual's salary to the midpoint of the market or company pay scale, indicating how closely the company aligns with market rates.

Pay Range

The spectrum of compensation an employer is willing to offer for a position, reflecting minimum and maximum potential earnings.

85th Percentile

A statistical measure indicating that 85% of a given population scores below a particular point, often used in compensation to set wages above market rates to attract top talent.

Total Compensation

The complete pay package for employees, including base salary, bonuses, benefits, and any form of long-term incentives or rewards.