Jeanne is 54 years old. She had worked as a medical research librarian for ten years before quitting in her late forties. She wants to re-enter the workforce. However, she is worried about applying for an open position at the library she was previosly working at because of the major changes in information technology that have taken place in library management. She also feels intimidated by computers. The HR director of the library feels Jeanne is highly qualified for the position in question. Given this scenario, what would be the main barrier to her learning the job tasks?
A) The fact that Jeanne may not have the ability to learn the library's computer system even with trainingB) The fact that Jeanne won't see the benefits of learning the library's computer systemC) Jeane's low motivation levels as she wants to get into a new careerD) Jeanne's low sense of self-efficacy regarding the use of computer technology

Jeanne is suitably qualified for the position of a medical research librarian as she has the sufficient experience, having worked there previously for 10 years but the major obstacle for her would be her intimidation of computers and the advances of technology from the time she worked there and now.

She was probably used to manual filing system and records and may have problems learning how to use the computers and storing data there. While a brief trainingshould solve this problem, she already handicaps herself by being intimidated by computers.

BenitoMarin BenitoMarin · Answer 2 · 2020-03-07T08:36:00+01:00

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "D": Jeanne's low sense of self-efficacy regarding the use of computer technology.

Explanation:

Even if Jeanne has relevant expertise as a medical research librarian, her low self-confidence while using computers could play against her while re-entering the workforce. All her experience can be seen as minimal if she overvalues learning about computer technology.

Jeanne's professional background will push her to learn more about computers in one way or another if she wants to get a research librarian job now. Everywhere she will go she will be asked at least basic computer skills. Then, before applying for a job she should take computer courses until she is confident enough to combine her recently learned skills with her medical research experience.