The Condition That Goals Must Be ____ Becomes Invalid When

question 33

Multiple Choice

The condition that goals must be ____ becomes invalid when an employee is not given the resources and authority necessary to accomplish a goal.

• A) consistent with goals set at the higher organizational levels
• B) specific and challenging
• C) realistic and achievable
• D) measurable

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Definitions:

Identity Statuses

Categories formulated by developmental theories to describe and analyze the processes through which individuals grapple with and integrate various aspects of the self.

Foreclosure

An identity status that characterizes those who have made commitments without considering alternatives.

Moratorium Status

A stage in identity development where individuals are actively exploring various options but have not yet made clear or definitive commitments in areas such as occupation or ideology.

James Marcia

A developmental psychologist known for his work on adolescent identity formation and the identity status theory.