Maggie's Manager Notices That She Exhibits an External Locus of Control

question 18

Multiple Choice

Maggie's manager notices that she exhibits an external locus of control when she speaks about her work. Her manager should

• A) assign Maggie to a highly structured job requiring greater compliance.
• B) place Maggie in a job requiring high initiative and low compliance.
• C) give Maggie a job with little social contact with coworkers and customers.
• D) direct Maggie toward a job with more autonomy.
• E) provide incentives such as merit pay or sales commissions.

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