Ernest Has Been Working in the Same Job for Just

question 5

Multiple Choice

Ernest has been working in the same job for just over six years. Lately he has come to understand that he will not be able to become a senior executive in his firm because he lacks the educational requirements to do so. What is Ernest most likely do in this situation?

• A) He will stay in the same position, recognizing that he is lucky to have the job that he has.
• B) He will modify his career goals.
• C) He will petition his superiors to change their requirements to give him a senior position.
• D) He will reduce his work productivity to "balance" his perception that he is being unfairly denied advancement.

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