During the Nineteenth Century, One of the Fastest Ways to Get

question 5

Multiple Choice

During the nineteenth century, one of the fastest ways to get promoted in the New York City police department was to

• A)do something heroic.
• B)do your job well.
• C)pay a fee to get promoted.
• D)pass the promotion test with the highest score.

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Definitions:

Hackman-Oldham's Model

Hackman-Oldham's Model is a theory of job design that emphasizes the importance of certain job characteristics in enhancing employee motivation and satisfaction.

Skill Variety

The opportunity and ability to use numerous different skills in one’s position at work.

Task Identity

The worker's perception of the meaningfulness of a job, often based upon the worker’s permission to start a job and see it through to completion.

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-government, or in a personal context, the capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision.