According to the Porter-Lawler model, an intervening variable between job satisfaction and job performance is
A) job-related rewards.
B) the age of the worker.
C) the type of work being performed.
D) the employee's perception of responsibility

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According to the Porter-Lawler model, job-related rewards (such as pay, benefits, recognition, and opportunities for advancement) are an intervening variable that can affect both job satisfaction and job performance. Specifically, the model suggests that satisfied employees are more likely to perform well if they perceive that good performance will lead to desired rewards, and that employees who receive adequate rewards for good performance are more likely to be satisfied and motivated to continue performing well. Therefore, job satisfaction and job performance are not direct causes of each other, but are instead influenced by the individual's perception of the relationship between performance and rewards.

According to the Porter-Lawler Model, an Intervening Variable Between Job