Which of the Following Is an Example in Which "The

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example in which "the big tradeoff" can occur?

• A) The government redistributes income from the rich to the poor.
• B) Ford increases the price of a pickup truck.
• C) A basketball player signs a $5 million contract.
• D) A college lowers tuition.
• E) The price of personal computers falls year after year.

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Definitions:

Job Rotation

Job rotation increases task variety by periodically shifting workers among jobs involving different tasks.

Task Variety

The degree to which a job involves different activities requiring various skills and talents.

Job Enlargement

The process of increasing the variety of tasks and responsibilities of a job to enhance motivation and satisfaction.

Job Breadth

The scope and variety of tasks, responsibilities, and activities within a particular job role.