In thinking about the Motivating Potential Score (MPS), if jobs score high on motivating potential, the model predicts that motivation, performance, and satisfaction will improve, while ________ and ________ will be reduced.
A) counterproductive work behaviors; gossip
B) gossip; recidivism
C) recidivism; absence
D) absence; turnover
E) turnover; counterproductive work behaviors

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The MPS model suggests that jobs with high motivating potential increase motivation, job satisfaction, and performance, while reducing absenteeism and turnover. The other options, such as counterproductive work behaviors or gossip, are not specifically predicted to be reduced by jobs with high motivating potential.

In Thinking About the Motivating Potential Score (MPS), If Jobs