Hannah is a strong proponent of job enrichment theory. In her company, she makes sure that her employees have a positive experience in all five core job characteristics, such as skill variety and autonomy
Which of the following is NOT a work outcome in Hannah's company?
A) high performance
B) high satisfaction
C) high turnover
D) low absenteeism
E) high motivation
Answer: C
Explanation: C) Employees who are motivated by positive experiences of the five core characteristics of their jobs are more apt to stay with the company. Hannah's company would experience low turnover.
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. culture of purpose b. culture of diversity c. culture of homogeneity d. culture of heterogeneity
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A. Debit Salaries Expense and credit Salaries Payable. B. Debit Accrued Salaries and credit Salaries Payable. C. Debit Salaries Payable and credit Salaries Expense. D. Debit Salaries Expense and credit Cash. E. Debit Cash and credit Salaries Expense.
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