A work-related organizational task is a task that involves arranging, ordering, or coordinating items or activities in a work setting1. The purpose of observing work-related organizational tasks is to assess the job-seeker’s skills, interests, and preferences for different types of work environments and occupations2. Therefore, the observation should be conducted in realistic and natural work settings that match the job-seeker’s vocational goals and potential career paths3.
In this case, the job-seeker is a student with a cognitive disability who enjoys organizational tasks. Options A, B, and D are all examples of work settings where the job-seeker can perform and observe various organizational tasks, such as stocking products, setting tables, and filing documents. These settings can also provide the job-seeker with exposure to different industries, such as retail, hospitality, and education, and help him explore his career interests and options. Option C, however, is not a work setting, but a home setting, where the job-seeker is putting away clean dishes. This option does not provide the job-seeker with a realistic or natural work experience, and it does not help him discover his vocational potential or preferences. Therefore, option C is the least appropriate environment to observe work-related organizational tasks. References: 1: CESP study guide Flashcards, question 8 2: Focus On: Six strategic steps for situational assessment, page 1 3: Certified Employment Support Professional Candidate Handbook, page 5
