One of the Major Distinctions Between Task Performance and Contextual

question 88

Multiple Choice

One of the major distinctions between task performance and contextual performance is that:

• A)contextual performance is more likely to be formally instituted by the organization on a performance appraisal form.
• B)contextual behaviors vary greatly across jobs, whereas task behaviors are similar across jobs.
• C)contextual performance is not relevant to employees outside the United States.
• D)task activities have different antecedents than do contextual performance.

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