Appraise the Following Situation in Terms of the Concept of Work

question 94

Essay

Appraise the following situation in terms of the concept of work attitudes, and identify the probable source of the turnover problem:

Geoffrey manages a department that includes about a dozen computer programmers. Over the past year, he has noticed that turnover among his programmers has increased by 75%. This has proven puzzling to him, since the performance of the department and all of its programmers has consistently been very high. During informal discussions with some of the remaining programmers, Geoffrey has determined that the programmers who have been leaving have not complained about pay, relationships with coworkers or supervisors, or working conditions. They have, however, been concerned with the company's failure to adopt the latest technological advances in hardware and software that would allow them to maintain their programming skills at the cutting edge. Most of the workers who have left have gone to work for companies that are using the latest technology.

Understand the significance of trait theory in describing personality.

Recognize the genetic basis for certain personality traits through animal studies.

Understand the concepts of personality inventories and their susceptibility to manipulation.

Grasp the importance of the Big Five personality traits in understanding human behavior.

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Definitions:

Pragmatic Expectations

Refers to realistic and practical anticipations based on current knowledge and circumstances.

Realism

A philosophical approach or artistic movement emphasizing the accurate, detailed, unembellished depiction of nature or contemporary life.

Congruence

The degree to which things agree, match, or are in harmony with each other.

Organizational Socialization

The process by which new employees acquire the necessary knowledge, behaviors, and skills to become effective members of an organization.