Which of the Following Is True of a Sense of Calling

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a sense of calling?

• A) People generally only feel a sense of calling when others respect their work.
• B) Work must be intrinsically interesting for someone to feel it is meaningful.
• C) A sense of calling increases performance at the individual level, but scholars have not found that a collective sense of calling increases an organization's performance.
• D) A sense of calling directly relates to decreased conflict at work.

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Definitions:

Formal Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, usually established through a hierarchical structure within an organization.

Forcing

A conflict resolution strategy where one party insists on its position regardless of the impact on others.

Avoidance

A conflict management strategy where parties ignore the problem at hand, or distance themselves from the conflict to avoid confrontations.

Problem Solving

The process of identifying a problem, developing potential solutions, and implementing a solution.