Question 1

Who is most likely to experience alienation and job dissatisfaction?

Accepted Answer

Cynics tend to be distrustful and negative, which can lead to alienation and job dissatisfaction. Skeptics like Fred are more likely to question things but may not necessarily experience alienation. Exhaustion, like Barney, may lead to burnout but is not necessarily linked to alienation or job dissatisfaction. Optimists like Betty tend to have a positive outlook, which can lead to job satisfaction rather than alienation.

Question 2

As the owner of a business worried about employee burnout, you should attempt to

Accepted Answer

Providing regular feedback to workers about their performance can help them understand that their work is valued and appreciated. This can prevent burnout by giving employees a sense of purpose and recognition for their efforts. Reducing interoffice communication or adding more bureaucracy can increase stress and contribute to burnout, while reassuring workers that their individual efforts do not impact the overall business can be demotivating and reduce job satisfaction.

Question 3

Devin was born in 1950. As such, he is best classified as part of the _____ generation.

Accepted Answer

The baby-boomer generation refers to individuals born between 1946 and 1964, so Devin, born in 1950, falls within this generation. The lost generation refers to individuals born between 1883 and 1900, while generation X includes those born between 1965 and 1980, and millennials include those born between 1981 and 1996.

Question 4

Which manager's strategy for preventing alienation in company workers will probably work best?

Accepted Answer

Colleen's strategy of including workers in the company's decision-making process can help prevent alienation by giving employees a sense of ownership and investment in the company. This can also increase job satisfaction and motivation. The other options, such as salary cuts or firing employees at random, may actually increase alienation and decrease job satisfaction. Michael's strategy may temporarily alleviate job stress, but in the long run, it may create even more alienation as employees feel disconnected from the company and its operations.

Question 5

In 2010, women made up roughly ____ percent of the U.S. workforce.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2010, women made up approximately 47% of the U.S. workforce.

Question 6

If Zack is like the alienated workers interviewed in Terkel's (1974) classic study, he would most likely describe himself as a

Accepted Answer

Terkel's classic study explored the experiences of alienated workers who felt disconnected from their work and the larger societal context. They often described themselves as small parts or "cogs" in a larger, impersonal machine of industry. Therefore, Option B, "cog in a faceless machine of industry," is the best description for how Zack would likely describe himself. None of the other options accurately capture the alienation and disconnection from work that Terkel's study found.

Question 7

Beatrice simply has no energy left for her job. She is totally unmotivated and feels exploited by the company for which she works. She is best described as experiencing

Accepted Answer

Beatrice's lack of energy and motivation, along with her feeling of being exploited by her company, are hallmark traits of burnout. Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and often results in feelings of cynicism and detachment from work.

Question 8

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in order for an occupation to be classified as "nontraditional for women," women must comprise _____ percent or less of the total number of people employed in that occupation.

Accepted Answer

An occupation is classified as "nontraditional for women" if women make up 25 percent or less of the total number of people employed in that occupation, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Question 9

How many of the following would be considered part of the millennials: Billy, born in 1970; Jilly, born in 1980; Dilly, born in 1990; Milly, born in 2000?

Accepted Answer

Millennials are typically defined as those born from 1981 to 1996. Jilly (born in 1980) and Dilly (born in 1990) are the only ones who fall within or close to this range, but only Dilly is a millennial.

Question 10

Edsel is an autoworker on an assembly line. When asked to comment on his job, Edsel says, "First, I am a nothing to this company. Second, my 'do-nothing' job serves no purpose in the production of automobiles." Edsel is best described as

Accepted Answer

Edsel expresses feelings of powerlessness and meaninglessness in his job, indicating that he is experiencing alienation from his work.

Question 11

Candice drives big-rig trucks for a living. How is she likely to be viewed by other adults?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Candice drives big-rig trucks for a living....

Question 12

The hot dog processing factory that Oscar works at recently instituted a total quality management program to better include workers in the planning process. This was most likely done in response to workers' complaints about

Accepted Answer

Total quality management programs are often implemented to address employee alienation and improve worker participation in decision-making processes. The fact that the factory recently instituted this program suggests that workers may have been feeling disconnected from the planning process, which could be a sign of alienation. Career plateauing, age discrimination, and glass ceiling issues could also be concerns for the workers, but they are less likely to be addressed through a total quality management program.

Question 13

A woman in a nontraditional career would most likely be perceived as ____ by the average person.

Accepted Answer

Women in nontraditional careers are often stereotyped as cold or quarrelsome due to societal biases that associate assertiveness and ambition with negative traits in women.

Question 14

If he is like most alienated workers, Rocky would be most likely to explain his feelings about his job by saying,

Accepted Answer

The statement "My job is meaningless; I'm nothing more than a replaceable part" reflects the common feeling of alienation experienced by workers who feel that their work does not provide them with a sense of purpose or personal fulfillment. This feeling can lead to a sense of detachment and dissatisfaction with one's job. The other choices, while they may also be factors in Rocky's job dissatisfaction, do not directly reflect the sense of alienation described in the prompt.

Question 15

Which statement concerning the relationship between age and job satisfaction is true?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that middle-aged workers tend to have slightly higher job satisfaction than younger or older workers, but this may be because they have adjusted their expectations and resigned themselves to the fact that their aspirations are unlikely to be met. Age is not necessarily a determining factor in job satisfaction. Additionally, the correlation between pay and job satisfaction is not straightforward and can vary depending on the individual's values and priorities.

Question 16

A worker described as _____ would feel devalued.

Accepted Answer

Alienation refers to a feeling of isolation, detachment, or disengagement from one's work, colleagues, or organization. A worker who feels alienated may perceive that their efforts and contributions are not recognized, valued, or appreciated by others, which can lead to lower motivation, job satisfaction, and performance. Therefore, a worker who feels devalued is likely to experience alienation.

Question 17

Who is most likely to experience burnout?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that people in helping professions such as healthcare workers, social workers, and psychologists are at a higher risk for burnout due to the emotional demands and high levels of stress involved in their work.

Question 18

Compared to women working in traditional occupations, women in nontraditional occupations

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compared to women working in traditional occupations,...

Question 19

One way to avoid burnout is to ____ workers' expectations of themselves.

Accepted Answer

To avoid burnout, it is important to lower workers' expectations of themselves. This means encouraging them to set realistic goals and recognizing their limitations. By doing so, workers can avoid overwhelming themselves with a workload that is too heavy to manage, which can lead to burnout.

Question 20

Occupational burnout comes from excessive

Accepted Answer

Occupational burnout is often caused by feelings of exploitation, such as when employees feel overworked, undervalued, or not properly compensated for their efforts. This can lead to physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, which can negatively impact job performance and overall wellbeing.

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