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maychende

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List the two conditions in which the determination of a misfit occurs.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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One of the ten major elements of the job environment that determine well-being at work is ____ --- the ability to use one's skills and talents in the job.
 
  a. externally generated goals c. opportunity for skill use
  b. valued social position d. opportunity for personal control



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Answer to Question 1

Determination of a misfit is subjective and occurs when a worker perceives that his or her (1) abilities do not match the demands of the organization or (2) needs are not met by the organizationthe greater the misfit, the greater the stress. For example, an elementary school teacher who enjoys working with young children is a better fit than one who feels more comfortable working with adults. All things being equal, the teacher that prefers working with children would experience less person-environment fit stress than the one who prefers working with adults.

Answer to Question 2

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