You have just hired several new employees who are motivated, able to perform their jobs, and have adequate resources. However, they aren't sure what tasks are included in their job. According to the MARS model, these new employees will likely:
A)have lower job performance due to poor role perceptions.
B)emphasize the utilitarianism principle in their decision making.
C)have a high degree of differentiation according to Holland's classification of occupations.
D)have above average organizational citizenship.
E)have high job performance because they are motivated and able to perform the work.

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According to the MARS model, job performance is influenced by motivation, ability, role perceptions, and situational factors. If new employees are unsure of what tasks are included in their job, they are likely to have poor role perceptions, which can negatively affect their job performance.

You Have Just Hired Several New Employees Who Are Motivated