Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Contrast Effect

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately describes the contrast effect?

• A) Employees who are good at one aspect of their job tend to be viewed as poor at other aspects of their job.
• B) Employees who perform one aspect of their job well tend to be rated highly for other aspects.
• C) An average worker is rated as substandard because he or she is compared to an above average employee.
• D) An average worker is rated as above average because he or she is compared to another above average employee.

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Definitions:

The Human Equation

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Enriched Work Environment

A workplace design strategy aimed at improving employee satisfaction, motivation, and productivity by adding physical, psychological, or organizational enhancements.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that categorizes human needs into a five-level pyramid, with basic needs at the bottom and self-actualization at the top.

Complex Need

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