The Course Objectives on a Syllabus Tell You

question 39

Multiple Choice

The course objectives on a syllabus tell you

• A) the general gist of what the course is about.
• B) how much each test and assignment is worth.
• C) when the instructor is available to meet with you outside of class.
• D) what to do in case of a class absence.

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Definitions:

Attaining Goals

The process of setting, pursuing, and achieving objectives or desired outcomes.

Self-Disciplined

Possessing the power to regulate emotions and defeat one's flaws, as well as maintaining the commitment to what is considered ethical, in spite of lures to forsake it.

Delay Gratification

The resistance to the temptation of an immediate pleasure in the hope of obtaining a valuable and long-lasting reward in the long-term.

Practicing Manager

An individual actively engaged in managing a team or organization, applying managerial theories and practices to real-world situations.