Eddie Is an Autoworker on an Assembly Line

question 102

Multiple Choice

Eddie is an autoworker on an assembly line. When asked to comment on his job, Eddie says, "First, I am a nothing to this company. Second, my 'do-nothing' job serves no purpose in the production of automobiles." How would you best describe Eddie?

• A) He is burned-out.
• B) He is generative.
• C) He is having poor occupational priorities.
• D) He is alienated.

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