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:

Employment Tests

Assessments used by employers to evaluate the skills, abilities, or fit of job applicants.

Human Rights Act

Legislation that codifies the protections of individual rights and freedoms, often providing a framework for redress against violations.

Retaliate

To respond to an action or injury with a similar action, typically in a harmful manner.

Criminal Act

An action or instance of behavior that violates laws which have been established to protect the community and maintain public order.