What Would Be the Best Attitude to Display When Applying

question 95

Multiple Choice

What would be the best attitude to display when applying for your first position as a medical assistant?

• A)Be willing to take any position offered.
• B)Be very eager to get the position.
• C)Be prepared and self-confident.
• D)Be modest and aware of your inexperience.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A theory of motivation that posits that individuals are motivated to act in a certain way based on their expectations that the act will be followed by a given outcome and the attractiveness of that outcome.

Goal-Setting Theory

A theory suggesting that setting specific, challenging goals, with appropriate feedback, leads to higher performance.

ERG Theory

A theory of human motivation that categorizes needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.

Two-Factor Theory

A theory by Frederick Herzberg that identifies motivation and hygiene factors as key to employee satisfaction and performance.