Author Question: A number of studies have provided insight into what characteristics comprise a profession. Of the ... (Read 56 times)

folubunmi · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

A number of studies have provided insight into what characteristics comprise a profession. Of the characteristics listed below, which is not necessarily correct?

a. work based upon systematic body of theory and abstract knowledge
b. results can only be standardized over time
c. existence of a code of ethics
d. autonomy of decision making

Question 2

According to Kanter, the key source of power for productivity and accomplishment in the workplace is __________.

a. the individual
b. a person's position and power built into the position
c. the person's ability to communicate
d. the person's adaptability to change

robbielu01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A number of studies have been done regarding the characteristics of professions. Pavalko (1971) noted
that work based upon systematic body of theory and abstract knowledge and the existence of a code of
ethics were two characteristics of a profession. Manthey (2002) affirmed that autonomy of decision
making was another component of professions, and Public Law 93-360 on Collective Bargaining
stated that results cannot be standardized over time (not can be).

Answer to Question 2

b

a. Incorrect: The key source of power for productivity and accomplishment in the workplace is a person's position and the power that is built into that position.
b. Correct: The key source of power for productivity and accomplishment in the workplace is a person's position and the power that is built into that position.
c. Incorrect: The key source of power for productivity and accomplishment in the workplace is a person's position and the power that is built into that position.
d. Incorrect: The key source of power for productivity and accomplishment in the workplace is a person's position and the power that is built into that position.