You Graduated from College Two Years Ago and Began Working

question 41

Multiple Choice

You graduated from college two years ago and began working at Hampstead Electronics. You have received good performance evaluations and a raise. You just found out that your organization has hired a recent college graduate with no experience at a higher salary than you are now making. You consider this an unfair act and resolve to do something about it. In such a situation, you will most likely ________.

• A) work harder
• B) produce better work
• C) acknowledge that the newly hired person is worth more
• D) reduce the quality or quantity of work
• E) continue the job to acquire benefits of seniority

Recognize the concepts of ethnocentrism and how it affects societal views.

Describe the elements of pluralistic societies and the challenges they face, including integration and cultural harmony.

Understand the significance of cultural symbols and their role in society.

Explain the structure and function of societies, including social structure and cultural components.

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Definitions:

Generation-X Employees

Refers to the cohort of individuals born approximately between 1965 and 1980, known for valuing work-life balance, independence, and possessing strong technical skills.

Organizational Effectiveness Anchor

A framework or principle used to guide the assessment of an organization's efficiency in reaching its goals, often focusing on adaptability, leadership, and coherence.

Organizational Citizenship

Voluntary actions by employees that are not part of their formal job requirements but contribute to the effectiveness of the organization.

Right Values

The core beliefs or principles considered ethically and morally correct and desirable in a given society or organization.