Reasons for Work Answers

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Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when examining extrinsic job satisfaction?

A
pay
B
coworkers
C
job tasks
D
supervisors
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Careers that were traditionally considered female careers included _____.

A
construction work
B
engineering
C
nursing
D
carpentry
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Meagan became a costume designer because she enjoyed spending time and sharing ideas with others interested in movies. Which of the following best describes why Meagan works?

A
to pay for wants and needs
B
to be around others
C
to make a contribution
D
to be self-fulfilled
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Some people choose a type of work based on its prestige, or how important most people think it is.

A
T
B
F
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Freddie chose to become a teacher, because he cares about educating young adults and improving their lives. Of the reasons people work, the best match for why Freddie works is to _____.

A
pay for wants and needs
B
be around others
C
make a contribution
D
be self-fulfilled
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Alice has noticed that she is starting to dread going to work every day. She is afraid that she is going to have to quit if things don’t start to get better. What can Alice do to be more satisfied with her job?

A
Mentor a co-worker
B
Improve her job skills
C
Develop her own projects
D
All of the above
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The three areas in which Americans spent most of their money are _____.

A
food, housing, and entertainment
B
clothing, entertainment, and health care
C
housing, transportation, and food
D
food, education, and entertainment
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In some countries, the work a person does is mandated by their parents.

A
T
B
F
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An example of a work stereotype is that _____.

A
news reporters are nosy
B
accountants work with numbers
C
lawyers went to law school
D
veterinarians treat sick animals
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Someone similar to Mother Teresa would most likely measure their work success in terms of income.

A
T
B
F

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