Karen Bates Has Owned Several Honda Automobiles Throughout Her Life

question 82

Multiple Choice

Karen Bates has owned several Honda automobiles throughout her life.So,when she decided to purchase a new car for her daughter,her brand loyalty made the decision easy.Consequently,she gifted her daughter the latest Honda car.According to the functional theory of attitudes,this scenario relates to the _____ function of attitude.

• A) reinforcement
• B) utilitarian
• C) bilateral
• D) ego-defensive
• E) knowledge

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Definitions:

Vertical Loading

The delegation of greater responsibility and authority to lower levels within an organizational hierarchy, aiming to increase job enrichment and employee engagement.

Horizontal Loading

An approach to job design that involves adding more tasks of similar complexity to an employee's responsibilities to increase job breadth.

Job Responsibility

The specific tasks or duties that are expected to be carried out by someone in their employment role.

Job Enlargement

The process of increasing the number and variety of tasks that an employee performs, aiming to enhance job satisfaction and performance.