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Chapter 5.2, Problem 10E
The percent frequency distributions of job satisfaction scores for a sample of information systems (IS) senior executives and middle managers are as follows. The scores
| Job Satisfaction Score |
IS Senior Executives (%) |
IS Middle Managers (%) |
| 1 | 5 | 4 |
| 2 | 9 | 10 |
| 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 42 | 46 |
| 5 | 41 | 28 |
- a. Develop a
probability distribution for the job satisfaction score of a senior executive. - b. Develop a probability distribution for the job satisfaction score of a middle manager.
- c. What is the probability a senior executive will report a job satisfaction score of 4 or 5?
- d. What is the probability a middle manager is very satisfied?
- e. Compare the overall job satisfaction of senior executives and middle managers.
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