A Manager Removes Cubicle Walls and Arranges Work Stations So

question 38

Multiple Choice

A manager removes cubicle walls and arranges work stations so that she can each of the employees she manages. Using what you know about I/O psychology, the manager is likely trying to ______.

• A) be sure each employee is assigned to a job appropriate for their skillset
• B) evaluate employee performance on a continual basis
• C) encourage maximum productivity out of each employee
• D) be sure each employee has appropriate work/life balance

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Definitions:

Free Radical Theory

A theory of aging that suggests oxidative stress caused by free radicals leads to cellular damage, contributing to the aging process.

Unstable Oxygen Molecules

Highly reactive atoms or groups of atoms, also known as free radicals, which can cause damage to cells through oxidation.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that suggests individuals learn behaviors, attitudes, and emotions through observing and imitating others, as well as through direct experience and reinforcement.

Gender Development

The process by which individuals become aware of their gender and acquire the norms, roles, and behaviors considered appropriate for their gender in a given culture or society.