CAIE A-Level Psychology A2 4.5.3 Attitudes to Work Questions
Use this CAIE Psychology objective to explain attitudes to work, supported by examined Paper 3 questions and mark schemes.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Course
- Psychology 9990
- Level
- A2
Exam points
- Explain attitudes to work.
CAIE A-Level Psychology A2 4.5.3 Attitudes to Work Questions question 1
[Maximum number: 6]
Question (a)
(a)
Samir is a manager in a bicycle factory. He has noticed several acts of sabotage, for example, some of his workers have been leaving the factory before their shift has finished without permission. Samir has also seen one employee putting some bicycle parts belonging to the factory into their car.
Question (i)
(i)
Using your knowledge of the study by Giacalone and Rosenfeld (1987):
Outline one reason that a worker at Samir's factory could give for one of these acts of sabotage.
Award 2 marks for an outline of reason for one of the acts of sabotage. Award 1 mark for a basic outline of reason for one of the acts of sabotage.
Reasons may include:
- Revenge
- The foreman/company deserved it
- The foreman/company hurt me previously
- No one was hurt by the action
- Release of frustrations
- Just for fun/laughs
Example:
One reason an employee might give for taking leaving their shift early without permission is no one is hurt by this. (1) The employee might say that they have completed all of the work on the bicycles during their shift as they work very quickly compared to other workers so deserve to leave early. (1)
OR
One reason an employee might give for taking bicycle parts belonging to the factory is that the company deserves it. (1) The employee might say that their pay is very low and taking the parts helps to make up for the low pay. (1)
Other appropriate responses should also be credited.
2
Not appropriate-
Self defense
Protect oneself from boss/company
To protect one's job
Anecdotal =0 - the reason I left was my family had an emergency - not in G and R so 0.
Needs to link to one of the acts of sabotage for 2 marks (leaving early, theft)
Question (ii)
(ii)
Suggest one way that Samir could reduce sabotage at his factory.
Suggest one way that Samir could reduce sabotage at his factory.
For suggested way:
Award 2 marks for a detailed explanation of the way to reduce sabotage. Award 1 mark for a basic outline of the way to reduce sabotage.
Suggestions may include:
- Allow workers to discuss with management their grievances (and make changes) about how they are being treated at the factory.
- Increase the worker's pay/implement a bonus scheme for worker's who complete their work more quickly
- Implement a plan to help workers feel valued by the factory.
- Offer counselling to the workers at the factory.
- Check vehicles for goods/employees leaving the factory during shift
Example:
Samir has a meeting with his workers and senior management at the factory to discuss any grievances/problems workers are experiencing (such as low pay). (1) Management could then implement changes to address the problems such as putting up their hourly salary so that the worker feels fairly paid and does not need to express their dissatisfaction through sabotage. (1)
Other appropriate responses should also be credited.
2
Can allow practical solution to prevent one of the specific acts (e.g. timecard, security tag on equipment where an alarm goes off when leaving factory)
Question (b)
(b)
Explain one weakness for the way to reduce sabotage that you have suggested in part (a)(ii).
Explain one weakness for the way to reduce sabotage that you have suggested in part (a)(ii).
Award 2 marks for a detailed explanation of the weakness. Award 1 mark for a basic explanation of the weakness.
Weaknesses may include:
Workers may not feel that they can be open about their grievances.
Possible time and cost of suggestion.
Management may listen to grievances but not implement any changes to address these.
Example:
The workers may not feel they can be open about their grievances with the management of the factory. (1) They may worry that their job could be at risk or made more difficult if they explain how they feel about how they are being treated. (1)
Other appropriate responses should also be credited.
2
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