Question

A person with a high degree of optimism is likely to experience low job satisfaction because he or she tends to have unrealistic expectations. T/F

Answer 1

This statement is false.

A person with a high degree of optimism is likely to experience high job satisfaction because their motivation to work is higher and they expect positive outcome.

Optimism is based on the principle of positive thinking and it leads to overall positive feelings about a situation. Job satisfaction refers to general positive attitude and feelings towards one's job.

A person with a high degree of optimism may have unrealistic expectations but is more willing to work hard despite extreme challenges. They work hard to prove that they were able to make the unrealistic expectation reality. They expect good things to happen and they rate of success in their jobs is high.

Optimism is related to better performance at work. High job satisfaction means higher productivity and less stress at work.