In 2012, Felix Baumgartner Became Famous for

question 11

Multiple Choice

In 2012, Felix Baumgartner became famous for

• A) becoming the first individual to complete a free-fall from the stratosphere.
• B) breaking Joseph Kittinger's long-held height and speed free-fall record.
• C) completing the longest spacewalk from a Space Shuttle.
• D) discovering the true composition of the stratospheric ozone layer.

Comprehend goal-setting theory, how goal specificity and difficulty affect performance, and the importance of participatory goal setting.

Recognize the psychological and behavioral responses to perceived inequities in the workplace and strategies for addressing them.

Understand the impact of performance-contingent rewards on motivation and how managers can use them to influence motivation positively.

Identify the factors that influence a person's motivation to increase work effort in response to perceptions of being underpaid or over-rewarded.

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Definitions:

Dorothea Dix

A 19th-century American advocate for the mentally ill who spearheaded efforts to create more humane treatment and institutions for those suffering from mental disorders.

Mentally Insane

An outdated and insensitive term previously used to describe individuals with mental health conditions; modern understanding emphasizes mental health and wellness.

Abby Kelley

A prominent 19th-century American abolitionist and advocate for women's rights, known for her radical activism and public speaking.

American Anti-Slavery Society

An abolitionist society founded in 1833 that advocated for the immediate emancipation of all slaves in the United States.