After completing cooking school with outstanding grades and recommendations, Joe and Gary both looked forward to working in restaurants. Joe found work as a short-order cook in a cramped diner. On many shifts he worked alone, and had to cook a large number of meals on outdated equipment. Gary found work in a modern hotel kitchen. He had a small staff helping him prepare a small number of elaborate meals to order. Gary became a highly regarded chef, while Joe left the restaurant industry. This example illustrates that an individual needs what in order to perform well?
A) ability and technical skills
B) motivation to perform
C) supportive work context
D) adequate compensation
E) feedback from superiors

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The example highlights the importance of having a supportive work context for performing well. Joe struggled in his job because he had to work alone in a cramped diner with outdated equipment, while Gary succeeded in his job because he had a small team assisting him in a modern hotel kitchen. This suggests that a supportive work context, including helpful colleagues, adequate resources, and modern equipment, can contribute to an individual's performance at work. While ability and technical skills, motivation, compensation, and feedback are also important for performance, they are not directly addressed in the example.

After Completing Cooking School with Outstanding Grades and Recommendations, Joe