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What overall goal does the Minnesota theory of work adjustment strive to achieve?

1. Enhance salary negotiations

2. Increase environmental involvement

3. Improve job fit and adjustment

4. Expand vocational training programs

The correct answer is: Improve job fit and adjustment

The Minnesota theory of work adjustment focuses primarily on the concept of achieving a good fit between an individual and their work environment. The theory posits that there is a need for a person’s skills, abilities, and interests to align with the demands and rewards of the job, which in turn leads to job satisfaction and performance. By improving job fit and adjustment, the theory emphasizes the importance of understanding individual needs and characteristics along with the specifics of the work environment. This alignment helps individuals achieve greater work satisfaction while also promoting stability and longevity in their employment. The other choices, while they may represent important aspects of vocational rehabilitation or workforce development, do not encapsulate the primary goal of the Minnesota theory. Enhancing salary negotiations, increasing environmental involvement, and expanding vocational training programs are related to different facets of career development but do not directly address the core focus of the Minnesota theory on the adjustment and fit between the individual and their work situation.