When Compared to Public Officers, Studies Have Shown That the People

question 92

Multiple Choice

When compared to public officers, studies have shown that the people employed in private security positions typically have ______.

• A) lower levels of motivation
• B) less training
• C) a decreased likelihood of carrying weapons
• D) been required to pass a background check

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Definitions:

Performance Goal

Goals oriented towards demonstrating competence and being judged favorably by others.

Drive

An innate, biologically determined urge to attain a goal or satisfy a need.

Worker Motivation

The set of internal and external factors that stimulate workers to take actions that lead to achieving work-related goals.

Set Point Theory

A theory suggesting that the body regulates its weight and energy balance through internal controls, maintaining a stable weight over time.