The Extent to Which a Job Allows an Employee to Make

question 74

Multiple Choice

The extent to which a job allows an employee to make decisions about scheduling different tasks and deciding how to perform them is called _____.

• A)horizontal loading
• B)skill variety
• C)autonomy
• D)task significance
• E)task identity

---

Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is affected by manipulation of the independent variable, and is measured or observed by the researcher.

Control Variable

An experimental element which is constant and unchanged throughout the course of the investigation to ensure that the effect of the independent variable can be measured accurately.

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects that is not exposed to the experimental treatment, serving as a comparison point.