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Allows workers more control over how they perform their own task.
Allows workers more control over how they perform their own task.
- Job design
- Job rotation
- Job enlargement
- Job enrichment (correct)
The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.
The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.
- Planning
- Objective crafting
- Decision-making (correct)
- Vision
A situation in performance evaluation that takes place when an improper emphasis is given to various job elements.
A situation in performance evaluation that takes place when an improper emphasis is given to various job elements.
- Contamination
- Deficiency
- Distortion (correct)
- Evaluation problem
Factors or conditions in a work environment that can cause stress and negatively impact the well-being of employees.
Factors or conditions in a work environment that can cause stress and negatively impact the well-being of employees.
States that every person has one of three main driving motivators; the needs for achievement, affiliation or power.
States that every person has one of three main driving motivators; the needs for achievement, affiliation or power.
The amount a person will be motivated by the situation they find themselves in.
The amount a person will be motivated by the situation they find themselves in.
Factors include such things as responsibility, achievement, growth opportunities, and feelings of recognition, and are key to job satisfaction and motivation.
Factors include such things as responsibility, achievement, growth opportunities, and feelings of recognition, and are key to job satisfaction and motivation.
A performance evaluation which includes feedback from the manager, supervisor, team members, and any direct reports.
A performance evaluation which includes feedback from the manager, supervisor, team members, and any direct reports.
A group problem-solving method that involves the spontaneous contribution of creative ideas and solutions.
A group problem-solving method that involves the spontaneous contribution of creative ideas and solutions.
A mental health condition characterized by significant and persistent disturbances in a person’s emotional state or mood.
A mental health condition characterized by significant and persistent disturbances in a person’s emotional state or mood.
Happens when individuals perceive the demands of the workplace to outweigh their resources for coping with those demands.
Happens when individuals perceive the demands of the workplace to outweigh their resources for coping with those demands.
An intrinsic and internal drive to put forth the necessary effort and action towards work-related activities.
An intrinsic and internal drive to put forth the necessary effort and action towards work-related activities.
A satisfied need no longer motivates behavior because people act to satisfy deprived needs, this statement explains about _______.
A satisfied need no longer motivates behavior because people act to satisfy deprived needs, this statement explains about _______.
Consists of a wide spectrum of techniques and psychotherapies aimed at controlling a person’s level of stress, especially chronic stress, usually for the purpose of improving everyday functioning.
Consists of a wide spectrum of techniques and psychotherapies aimed at controlling a person’s level of stress, especially chronic stress, usually for the purpose of improving everyday functioning.
A person’s perception that performance will be rewarded/punished.
A person’s perception that performance will be rewarded/punished.
A feeling of tension that happens when a person perceives that a condition is about to go beyond his ability to deal with it and as a result could cause danger to his well-being.
A feeling of tension that happens when a person perceives that a condition is about to go beyond his ability to deal with it and as a result could cause danger to his well-being.
The ability to perceive the world in new ways, to find hidden patterns, to make connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena and to generate solutions.
The ability to perceive the world in new ways, to find hidden patterns, to make connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena and to generate solutions.
The reason why a person behaves or acts in a certain way or a person’s desire to do something.
The reason why a person behaves or acts in a certain way or a person’s desire to do something.
What is a consistent sense of feeling pressured and overwhelmed over a long period of time due to stress?
What is a consistent sense of feeling pressured and overwhelmed over a long period of time due to stress?
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Study Notes
Job Design and Evaluation
- Job design empowers workers with more control over their tasks, enhancing job satisfaction and performance.
- Performance evaluation can suffer from deficiencies or distortions when improper emphasis is placed on job elements.
- A 360-degree approach to performance evaluation includes feedback from managers, supervisors, peers, and direct reports.
Decision-Making and Stress
- Decision-making involves identifying problems, gathering information, and assessing alternatives.
- Workplace stress occurs when demands exceed available resources, impacting employee well-being.
- Stress management techniques help individuals cope with chronic stress and improve functioning.
Motivation Theories
- McClelland’s Motivation Theory posits that individuals are driven by needs for achievement, affiliation, or power.
- The deficit principle explains that satisfied needs no longer motivate behavior, redirecting focus to deprived needs.
- Herzberg’s motivators, such as achievement and recognition, play a crucial role in job satisfaction and motivation.
Employee Engagement
- Employee motivation reflects the intrinsic drive to perform work-related tasks effectively.
- Valence denotes the value an individual places on expected rewards or outcomes, influencing motivation.
Creativity and Problem-Solving
- Brainstorming encourages spontaneous creative contributions for problem-solving in group settings.
- Creativity involves perceiving the world in novel ways and recognizing hidden patterns to generate new solutions.
Mental Health and Well-Being
- Mood disorders are mental health conditions characterized by persistent emotional disturbances.
- Distress signifies a feeling of tension when an individual perceives that conditions may surpass their coping abilities.
Performance and Expectation
- Instrumentality refers to the perception that performance will lead to specific rewards or consequences.
- Employee engagement reflects a deep commitment and emotional involvement in work activities.
Workplace Environment
- Workplace pressures, demands, and stress factors negatively impact employee well-being and performance.
- Fostering a supportive work environment can alleviate stress and promote mental health among employees.
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