Eleanor Gave Her Production Team a Specific Objective of Increasing

question 39

Multiple Choice

Eleanor gave her production team a specific objective of increasing production by 3 percent over the previous month and keeping rejects below the standard of 0.05 percent. Eleanor noticed the team having far more drive and energy,and overall more alertness and commitment to their tasks. Which benefit of planning is Eleanor seeing in her production team?

• A)intensifies effort  
• B)reduces uncertainty  
• C)provides direction  
• D)facilitates decision making

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Definitions:

Voluntary Control

The ability to consciously regulate one's actions, impulses, or bodily functions.

Secondary Gains

Benefits obtained from the symptoms of an illness, apart from the direct relief from those symptoms.

Pathophysiology

The study of the disordered physiological processes that cause, result from, or are otherwise associated with a disease or injury.

Feelings Suppression

The act of intentionally avoiding or inhibiting the expression of one's emotions or feelings.