Dwight Was Working with Two of His Colleagues to Create

question 72

Multiple Choice

Dwight was working with two of his colleagues to create a marketing plan for his company's new product. The team was scheduled to meet with their manager on Monday to present the plan, but the plan wasn't final when the team met with the manager. Instead of accepting any responsibility, Dwight told the manager that the plan was not final because the profile of the geographical area was inaccurate. Dwight's view of the situation is an example of

• A)external locus of control.
• B)internal locus of control.
• C)high self-esteem.
• D)tolerance of failure.
• E)need for affiliation.

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Definitions:

Self-Awareness

The recognition and understanding of one’s own emotions, thoughts, motives, and capabilities.

Motivations

The reasons or driving forces behind individuals' actions or behaviors, which can stem from internal desires or external influences.

Preferences

Individuals' tendencies to favor certain options, choices, or experiences over others, based on personal tastes or values.

Big Five

A model describing human personality through five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.