Question

15. Mercedes graduated with a B.A. in business administration. On graduation day she learns that the job she was promised in her uncle's company no longer exists. Mercedes must quickly find a job so she can pay her bills.

Mercedes needs to make at least $40,000 per year. She prefers to work in an environment with little supervision, working on projects directly with colleagues, and opportunities for creative thinking.

Of the jobs that Mercedes has been offered, which is the best fit?

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Job #1:

• $40,050/year
• Creative projects
• Open space instead of offices
• Coworkers are loud and often laughing

Job #2:

• $50,000/year
• Private office
• Friendly coworkers
• Lots of independent work

Job #3:

• $40,100/year
• Clear, specific task directions
• Opportunity to learn new skills
• Daily status meetings with management

Job #4:  

• $32,000/year
• Many group projects
• Fun work environment
• Weekly staff appreciation luncheons

Job #1

Job #2

Job #3

Job #4

Answer 1

Job #1

The pay is more than what she wants, as the project's pro creative it will require creative ideas and as there is open space instead of an office she can work directly and communicate with them as well.