In the job characteristics theory, which of the following is not a factor presumed to cause the emergence of psychological states?

a. Autonomy

b. Task identity

c. Task significance

d. Feedback

e. Experienced responsibility

Option e = experienced responsibility.

Explanation:

Job characteristics theory describes the relationship between job characteristics and the results gotten by employers.

The following factors are presumed to cause the emergence of psychological states;

(1). Autonomy: is the degree at which workers are given substantial independence and freedom to schedule their work and also, procedure to be used in carrying the work out. This is mostly for managerial positions.

(2). Task identity: This involves the factor at which workers or employers are able to work on an entire work process, rather than just on a piece (s) of it.

(3). Task significance: this is the extent at which the job has an impact on the lives of other people.

(4). Feedback: this is the extent at which workers carry out the work activities required by the job and the information or satisfaction gotten from such service make or Mar the workers effectiveness.

(5). Skill variety: it involves the use of a number of different skills and talents of an individual.