The intrinsic value of the job is directly tied to which ...

[lak]

The intrinsic value of the job is directly tied to which dimension of empowerment?
 
  A) Self-efficacy
  B) Self-determination
  C) Personal consequence
  D) Meaning
  E) Trust

Question 2

Which dimension of empowerment would most likely be experienced by people who join the Peace Corps in order to help poor people in the world live a better life?
 
  A) Meaningfulness
  B) Control
  C) Self-determination
  D) Competency
  E) Trust

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: A) Incorrect. Self-efficacy is tied to a sense of personal competence. Intrinsic value on the job is experienced by those who care about and believe in what they are doing. This is defined as meaningfulness.
B) Incorrect. Self-determination is tied to a sense of personal choice. Intrinsic value on the job is experienced by those who care about and believe in what they are doing. This is defined as meaningfulness.
C) Incorrect. Personal consequence is defined as a sense of having impact. Intrinsic value on the job is experienced by those who care about and believe in what they are doing. This is defined as meaningfulness.
D) Correct. Intrinsic value on the job is experienced by those who care about and believe in what they are doing. This is defined as meaningfulness.
E) Incorrect. Trust is tied to a sense of personal security. Intrinsic value on the job is experienced by those who care about and believe in what they are doing. This is defined as meaningfulness.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Correct. Meaningfulness refers to the extent to which an individual values the goal or activity in which he or she is engaged.
B) Incorrect. The question refers to individuals who seek a particular activity for its stated end results, not because they seek control over the process or outcomes.
C) Incorrect. Self-determination refers to an individual's feeling about his/her ability to make choices.
D) Incorrect. Competency (i.e. self-efficacy) focuses on whether an individual feels capable of accomplishing certain tasks, not the end result itself.
E) Incorrect. Trust refers to an individual's feeling that he/she will be treated fairly.