If an Employee Repeatedly Fails at a Task Because They

question 7

Multiple Choice

If an employee repeatedly fails at a task because they do not have the skills or knowledge to complete the task effectively, they will likely develop:

• A) Optimistic attribution style
• B) Learned Helplessness
• C) Hostile attribution style
• D) Resilience

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Definitions:

Achievement Behavior

Actions directed towards attaining a specific standard of excellence or meeting certain goals, often motivated by a desire for success.

Mastery Goals

Objectives focused on developing competence or mastering a set of skills, rather than on demonstrating superiority over others.

High Need

The state of requiring or greatly desiring a particular resource, condition, or outcome.