Annie attended secretarial school and has been an administrative assistant for the past 10 years. She enjoys clerical and administrative support type of work. She has no desire to return to school to further her education or to ever be a supervisor. The thought of having to deal with that additional stress and responsibility makes her uneasy. Annie has a low:
A) task significance.
B) skill variety.
C) job simplification.
D) grown need strength.
E) psychological state.

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Annie's lack of desire to further her education or take on supervisory roles, due to the stress and responsibility, indicates a low growth need strength. This means she does not seek out opportunities for personal achievement or advancement in her career.

Annie Attended Secretarial School and Has Been an Administrative Assistant