Workers in Middle Adulthood Have Unrealistic Perceptions of Their Career

question 80

True/False

Workers in middle adulthood have unrealistic perceptions of their career goals.

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Definitions:

Theory Y

A management theory that assumes employees are self-motivated, enjoy work, and will take responsibility if given the opportunity.

Subordinates

Individuals who are under the authority or control of someone else in an organizational hierarchy.

Empowerment

The process of granting individuals or groups more power and control over their lives, which includes improving their ability to make choices and transforming those choices into desired actions and outcomes.

Empowerment

The process of enabling or authorizing an individual or group to think, behave, take action, and control work in autonomous ways.