After completing cooking school with outstanding grades and recommendations, Joe and Gary both looked forward to working in restaurants. Joe found work as a short-order cook in a cramped diner. On many shifts he worked alone, and had to cook a large number of meals on outdated equipment. Gary found work in a modern hotel kitchen. He had a small staff helping him prepare a small number of elaborate meals to order. Gary became a highly regarded chef, while Joe left the restaurant industry. This example illustrates that an individual needs ________ in order to perform well.
A) ability and technical skills
B) strict work rules
C) supportive work context
D) adequate independence
E) critical feedback from superiors

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C) Work context affects employee satisfaction. The employee must have adequate tools, equipment, materials, and supplies. The employee should have favorable working conditions, helpful co-workers, supportive work rules and procedures, sufficient information to make job-related decisions, and adequate time to do a good job. If not, performance will suffer.

After Completing Cooking School with Outstanding Grades and Recommendations, Joe