The Implication of a Study on Job Strain Reported in the Journal

question 2

Multiple Choice

The implication of a study on job strain reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association is that _____.

• A)top management positions need to be altered to reduce the pressure on managers
• B)not much can really be done to reduce job strain as the tendency for an individual to suffer from strain is biological and is therefore out of control of the organization
• C)the problem of strain can be reduced through meditation and biofeedback
• D)improving the design of jobs,better use of worker skills,and increasing worker participation in decision-making should be undertaken
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Performance Tests

Tests that measure the ability of job applicants to perform specific components of the job for which they are to be hired.

Critical Incident Method

An appraisal technique focusing on the most significant events or behaviors of an employee that affected their performance.

Performance Management Program

A systematic approach to aligning employees’ work with organizational goals, assessing performance, and guiding development.

Performance Indicators

Metrics or measures used to assess and analyze an employee's, department's, or organization's effectiveness and performance.