"Professionalization" Refers to

question 34

Multiple Choice

"Professionalization" refers to

• A)competence and effectiveness in job performance.
• B)the effort by an occupational group to raise its collective standing.
• C)competition between semi-professionals and paraprofessionals over areas of authority.
• D)specialization.
• E)moving a service from home to market production.

Understand the mechanisms through which goal setting enhances performance, including direction, effort, persistence, and feedback.

Describe the relationship between equity perception, motivational outcomes, and behavior, such as reduced input or employee theft.

Understand how social comparison processes under equity theory influence perceived fairness and motivation.

Explain how goal type (learning vs. performance) and task complexity influence the effectiveness of goal-setting strategies in organizational settings.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A conditioning method where the continuous association of two stimuli results in a reaction, which initially is caused by the second stimulus, to be later initiated by the first stimulus by itself.

Postindustrial

Relating to a period or society in which manufacturing industry is no longer the principal economic activity, typically marked by the growth of services, information, and technology sectors.

Waist-to-Hip Ratio

A measurement that compares the circumference of the waist to that of the hips to assess body fat distribution and potential health risks.

Income

The amount of money received by an individual or group over a certain period, typically earned through work, investments, or other sources.