
1. To select:
Whether student agrees or disagrees with the statement that an individual value stability under his job.
Introduction:
Stability refers to the continuity that one possesses in his occupation or job. In other words it refers to the duration one identifies to keep his present job irrespective of the external factors.

Answer to Problem 1EE
Solution:
It is ascertained that I "mostly agree" with the statement.
Explanation of Solution
Stability stands to be the most essential aspect of the job. If an individual keep on switching the job, then he will not be able to attain proficiency in a specific field or area in which he has worked. Many recruiters also value stability in the job at the time of hiring a candidate. The candidate with more stability is given preference over the one that is less stable in his job.
2. To select:
Whether student agrees or disagree with the statement that Procedures, policies and rules are more or less frustrating.
Introduction:
Rules refer to the set of understood or explicit principles or regulation that governs the procedure or conduct under a specific area. Procedure on the other hand refers to the official or established way in which a particular task is being performed. Policies refer to the principle or course of action proposed or adopted by an individual or organization.

Answer to Problem 1EE
Solution:
It is ascertained that I "mostly disagree" with the statement.
Explanation of Solution
Procedures, policies and rules are created in the organization so as to streamline the process. All these elements are important to maintain discipline, equality and to avoid any kind of gender discrimination, abuse, harassment and unlawful activities. Procedures, rules and policies generally frustrate some people because they are used to of adhering to their own methods and way of working which is generally unacceptable when an individual works within an organization. The procedures, policies and rules framed by the organization are required to be abided by all its stakeholders.
3. To select:
Whether student agrees or disagree with the statement that employees should be promoted on the basis of their seniority.
Introduction:
Promotion in job refers to the development of the employee with respect to job task or company position. It is generally associated with financial bonus or higher rate of pay.

Answer to Problem 1EE
Solution:
Thus it is ascertained that I "mostly disagree" with the statement.
Explanation of Solution
Promotion is an important aspect of the job and an employee. Every employee wonder to get promoted at his workplace at the earliest, however promotion is generally associated with the hard work and the contribution of the employee towards the organization. The organizations now days have taken a turning point when it comes to promotion, the employees are now promoted on the basis of their smart work, efficiency and contribution in the growth of the company. Hence, promotion on the basis of seniority is not practiced in the organization now days.
4. To select:
Whether student agrees or disagrees with the statement to perform freelance work for government.
Introduction:
A freelancer stands to be the individual who provide services by day, hour or work as performer, designer and writer rather than working on full time basis for earning monthly payout.

Answer to Problem 1EE
Solution:
It is ascertained that I "mostly disagree" with the statement.
Explanation of Solution
Freelancing for the government is a great option, however it will be feasible if it is taken as a part time assignment. Working as a full time freelancer is not apt for the growth and prosperity of the candidate doing it because the scope of freelancing is limited to a certain extent. Thus, if a choice is required to be made between the freelancing job and a full time job in one's respective field of specialization, the individual should prefer the job in its area of specialization.
5. To select:
Whether student agrees or disagrees with the statement to work for the largest and successful company in its field.
Introduction:
Job refers to the work which is performed by an individual to earn money. In other words, it involves performing set of homogenous task in exchange of pay.

Answer to Problem 1EE
Solution:
It is ascertained that I "mostly agree" with the statement.
Explanation of Solution
Every individual strives to work with the largest and successful company in its field of specialization. However, every potential job seeker is not able to work for the same due to the discrepancy or variation in the requirements of the organization and the skill set, qualification of the individual. Thus, it can be said that if given the opportunity every job seeker wants to get associated with the largest and successful company in its field.
6. To select:
Whether student agrees or disagrees with the statement to work a small company as a vice president and earn $90,000 annually rather than working as middle manager in big company and earn $100,000 annually.
Introduction:
Job refers to the work which is performed by an individual to earn money. In other words, it involves performing set of homogenous task in exchange of pay.

Answer to Problem 1EE
Solution:
It is ascertained that I "mostly agree" with the statement.
Explanation of Solution
In this situation, the individual has taken a right decision to work as vice president rather than middle manager because handling the task and responsibilities of the vice president will give more exposure of the issues that arise at the top level than working as a middle manager. Compensation is a big factor when it comes to doing a job for a company, however, the position and the exposure offered overlaps the compensation offered by the company at times. Hence, the decision taken by the individual is feasible and appropriate from the perspective of skill development and exposure.
7. To select:
Whether student agrees or disagrees with the statement to work for a single manager rather than with a team.
Introduction:
Team involve group of people having complete set of complementary skills that are essential for completion of project, job or task.

Answer to Problem 1EE
Solution:
It is ascertained that I "mostly disagree" with the statement.
Explanation of Solution
Most of the employees prefer to work for a single manager rather than in the team because there might be ego clashes, misunderstanding and personal grudges while working as a team. However, we should also see the other side of the coin wherein the individual will be able to develop different skills such as teamwork, team cohesiveness. Working in a team helps in making an individual more creative and it helps reduces its resistance to new things and ideas.
8. To select:
Whether student agrees or disagrees with the statement to perform multiple task and indulge in multiple project.
Introduction:
Multitasking refers to the act wherein multiple things or task are performed by an individual at the same time such as responding to email or editing a document while actively taking part in teleconference.

Answer to Problem 1EE
Solution:
It is ascertained that I "mostly agree" with the statement.
Explanation of Solution
Multitasking is a need of an hour in the current job environment. Organizations are willing to recruit those potential candidates that can handle multiple tasks or multiple projects at the same time. The organization gives more preference to the candidates that have the zeal to learn different task, projects and at the same time has the ability to efficiently perform the same. Indulging in multiple project also provide a sense of job security because if one of the project comes to an end or is terminated, the employee working on the same will not be layoff as he can be easily moved to some other project.
9. To select:
Whether student agrees or disagrees with the statement whether benefit offered by the organization is of importance.
Introduction:
Job refers to the work which is performed by an individual to earn money. In other words, it involves performing set of homogenous task in exchange of pay.

Answer to Problem 1EE
Solution:
It is ascertained that I "mostly agree" with the statement.
Explanation of Solution
Many job seekers are concerned about the benefits that the organization offers to them along with the monthly payout. The organization now days also works out great benefits to attract the potential candidate to work for it. Different organization offers different range of benefits that will be offered to the employee working with them. Thus, it can be said employee benefit plays an important role in the recruitment regime and is a great concern for many job seekers and employees.
10. To select:
Whether student agrees or disagrees with the statement that the rules are made so that they can be broken.
Introduction:
Rules refer to the set of understood or explicit principles or regulation that governs the procedure or conduct under a specific area.

Answer to Problem 1EE
Solution:
It is ascertained that I "mostly disagree" with the statement.
Explanation of Solution
Rules are created in the organization so as to streamline the process. It plays an important role in maintaining discipline, equality and to avoid any kind of gender discrimination, abuse, harassment and unlawful activities. The rules generally frustrate some people because they are use to of adhering to their own methods and way of working due to which they are of the mindset that rules are meant to be broken. However, the rules framed by the organization are required to be abided by all its stakeholders so as to comply with the code of business conduct.
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