Alyssa Finds a Job Description for an Interesting Retail Position

question 3

Multiple Choice

Alyssa finds a job description for an interesting retail position.The job description indicates exactly what department of the store she would be responsible for and what her duties would be.The ad describes good opportunities for advancement within the retail area,so she could become the managing retail director for her department.However,she would not be able to move into finance or production.This is an example of which organizational strategy?

• A) Top-down management
• B) Work specialization
• C) Prospector strategy
• D) Pyramid-building

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Definitions:

Structural Job Resources

Physical, organizational, or procedural resources and tools provided by the workplace to facilitate employees' job performance.

Predicting Work Outcomes

The process of forecasting the potential results or impacts of actions taken in a work environment.

Job Crafting

The process by which employees proactively modify their job designs in ways that can lead to improved job satisfaction and performance.

Social Job Resources

Elements within a workplace, like support from colleagues or opportunities for social interaction, that can enhance job performance and satisfaction.