As an owner and manager of Tricky Toys, Bob Baldwin has been fascinated by all the changes occurring and transforming the workplace. Bob is concerned about the important OB trends that he can understand and take advantage of in developing and positioning his company in the marketplace.
-You have just hired several new employees who are motivated, able to perform their jobs, and have adequate resources; however, they are not sure what tasks are included in their job. According to the MARS model, these new employees will likely
A) emphasize the utilitarianism principle in their decision making.
B) have lower job performance due to poor role perceptions.
C) have high job performance because they are motivated and able to perform the work.
D) have above-average organizational citizenship.
E) have a high degree of differentiation according to Holland's classification of occupations.

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The MARS model suggests that job performance is influenced by motivation, ability, role perceptions, and situational factors. Poor role perceptions, as indicated by the employees not being sure of their tasks, can lead to lower job performance.

As an Owner and Manager of Tricky Toys, Bob Baldwin