The Extent to Which a Job Requires the Worker to Use

question 41

Multiple Choice

The extent to which a job requires the worker to use a wide range of knowledge and abilities is known as:

• A) task identity.
• B) task significance.
• C) autonomy.
• D) skill variety.
• E) feedback.

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Definitions:

Stratification

The arrangement or classification of something into different groups, levels, or ranks, often used to describe the hierarchical layering of people in a society based on wealth, race, education, etc.

Bourgeoisie

The owners of the means of production.

Petite Bourgeoisie

A social class positioned between the lower middle class and the working class, often including small business owners and self-employed individuals.

Olin Wright

A sociologist known for his work on social class, inequality, and the possibilities for social change in capitalist societies.