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1. Vance and Jared were both recently hired to be program directors at an urban university. Vance attended a large, historic university while Jared attended a branch campus of a regional university. Jared is paid 15 percent more than Vance. The best explanation for this is ________.

Jared's position is worth more to the university

the institution is not competitive within the industry

Jared is a better negotiator

Vance did not do well in school

Vance's position is not important to the university

2. According to the job characteristics model, ________ indicates the degree to which carrying out work activities generates direct and clear information about your own performance.

autonomy

feedback

skill variety

task identity

task significance

3. Ned is particularly adept at designing and creating new fashions. In which of the following would Ned have the highest level of autonomy?

creating custom bridal gowns in a bridal store

working as a private tailor for a local real estate agent

working as a stylist for a local celebrity

doing alterations at the dry cleaners

creating custom gowns and suits for a pageant

4. Research on employee stock ownership plans indicates that they ________.

decrease company profits

increase employee turnover

increase employee satisfaction

decrease productivity of employees

reduce stress experienced by employees

5. Some research suggests nonfinancial incentives may be more motivating in the short term, but in the long run financial incentives are more motivating.

True

False