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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