Andrew Is a Software Tester

question 73

Essay

Andrew is a software tester. He runs through the same types of programs day after day looking for bugs and reporting them. He is taking night classes on programming. Often, he knows the best solution to many of the bugs, but he is still learning to code. Describe two job characteristics that Andrew is striving to improve, and explain two ways that Andrew's manager can redesign his current job to help him reach his goals.

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Definitions:

Disgusting

A strong emotional response of revulsion or profound disapproval elicited by something unpleasant or offensive.

Compensatory Behaviors

Actions taken to counteract or make up for the effects of undesired behaviors, often seen in eating disorders to manage weight or guilt.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by recurrent binge eating followed by behaviors such as vomiting or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain.

Binge Eating Disorder

A serious eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort, accompanied by a feeling of loss of control.