Question : Assertion: Job enrichment programs can fulfill social needs of employees.
Reason: Social needs involve the desire for personal growth and achieving individual potential.
Option 1: Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
Option 2: Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
Option 3: Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
Option 4: Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
Correct Answer: Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
Solution : The correct answer is (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
The assertion is true. Job enrichment programs can enhance an employee's sense of belonging, social interaction, and relationships within the workplace. They can provide opportunities for collaboration, teamwork, and a supportive work environment, thus addressing social needs.
The reason is also true, but it does not directly explain or support the assertion. Social needs, as per Maslow's hierarchy, primarily involve the need for belongingness, friendship, intimacy, and a sense of connection and community. While personal growth and achieving individual potential are important aspects of overall well-being, they are typically associated with higher-level needs, such as esteem and self-actualization, rather than the fundamental social needs being addressed in the assertion.
