The Whole Set of Beliefs, Attitudes, and Ways of Doing

question 168

Multiple Choice

The whole set of beliefs, attitudes, and ways of doing things of a reasonably homogeneous group of people is a(n) :

• A) culture.
• B) family.
• C) evoked set.
• D) social class.
• E) reference group.

Appreciate the diversity in job roles within a job class and the importance of specific job functions.

Identify historical approaches and their impact on the evolution of job analysis and design.

Recognize the competency models and their importance in aligning jobs with organizational strategy and employee performance.

Acknowledge the challenges and changing dynamics in job analysis due to technological and organizational changes.

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Definitions:

Erroneous Stereotypes

Refers to incorrect and oversimplified beliefs or generalizations about groups or types of people that often lead to misunderstandings or prejudiced attitudes.

Authoritarian Personality

A personality type characterized by rigid adherence to conventional values, submission to authority, and often prejudicial attitudes towards out-group members.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

The phenomenon where a belief or expectation, about a person or situation, leads to behaviors that cause the belief to come true.

Expectancy Effects

The phenomenon where a person's behavior or performance is influenced by the expectations placed upon them by others, often leading to the fulfillment of those expectations.