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:

Conducting Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Employee Benefit Costs

The expenses incurred by employers to provide non-wage compensations such as health insurance, retirement plans, and time off to their employees.

Capturing Listeners' Attention

The act of engaging an audience's interest or focus at the beginning of a communication.

Oral Presentation

A verbal exposition of information or ideas presented before an audience, often accompanied by visual aids such as slides or charts.