How Do Growth Needs Relate to the Job Characteristics Model

question 80

Multiple Choice

How do growth needs relate to the job characteristics model?

• A)Growth needs are the critical psychological state resulting from skill variety and task identity.
• B)High growth needs are one of the psychological states in the job characteristics model.
• C)Job enrichment might motivate those with high growth needs more than those with low growth needs,but recent studies suggest this relationship is weak,at best.
• D)Growth needs increase with the level of autonomy offered in the job.
• E)Growth needs are not mentioned in the job characteristics model.

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