Enjoyment Performance Theory Flashcards
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According to EPT, which combination creates the highest risk of early turnover?
Answer: High eligibility, low suitability
High eligibility with low suitability means the employee can do the job but won't enjoy it, making voluntary departure highly probable.
In Harrison's Enjoyment Performance Theory, 'engagement' is best understood as a product of what?
Answer: Enjoyment of tasks combined with a sense of meaning and autonomy
EPT links engagement directly to whether employees find their daily tasks enjoyable and meaningful, not to external reward structures alone.
Which statement correctly contrasts Harrison Assessments with traditional personality tests like the Big Five?
Answer: Harrison measures context-specific task enjoyment, while Big Five measures broad stable traits
Harrison's assessments tie behavioral traits to job-relevant task enjoyment, offering role-specific predictive validity beyond broad personality dimensions.
What does EPT predict about an employee who enjoys most tasks in their current role but lacks one critical skill?
Answer: They are a strong development investment because motivation will drive skill acquisition
EPT suggests that employees who enjoy their work are motivated to close skill gaps through learning, making them strong development candidates.
How does Harrison Assessments handle the measurement of traits that can be strengths or weaknesses depending on degree?
Answer: It uses a paradox framework to identify optimal ranges for each trait
Harrison's paradox framework recognizes that too little or too much of a trait creates risk, while a balanced expression is optimal for performance.
Which best describes the EPT rationale for including enjoyment data in succession planning?
Answer: Senior roles require enjoyment of strategic tasks that differ from operational ones
EPT supports succession planning by ensuring high-potential employees enjoy the task mix of the target senior role, not just their current role.
In the context of EPT, what is a 'performance paradox'?
Answer: A situation where strong task ability coexists with low enjoyment, producing inconsistent results
A performance paradox occurs when someone is skilled enough to perform but dislikes the work enough that output fluctuates and eventually declines.