Recent Meta-Analysis Suggests That There Is a Moderately Strong Relationship

question 22

Multiple Choice

Recent meta-analysis suggests that there is a moderately strong relationship (r = .30 to .60) between satisfaction and performance. Which statement about this finding is most accurate?

• A)Individuals who are satisfied with their jobs tend to perform poorly.
• B)Being satisfied with your job causes you to work harder.
• C)Receiving a good performance review can lead to you being more satisfied with your job.
• D)Employees who are satisfied also tend to be good performers, but we can't determine causality from these studies.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a product, which can vary depending on the level of production.

Pareto Efficient

A distribution of resources where improving the situation of one person cannot be achieved without detriment to another.

Net Benefit

The total positive effects or outcomes of a decision or action minus its total negative effects or costs.

Labor Supply Decisions

The choices individuals make regarding how much labor to supply to the market, influenced by factors such as wages, working conditions, and personal preferences.