Which Is the First Step in the Development of a Successful

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which is the first step in the development of a successful succession planning effort?

• A) Recruitment of external staff that might fill current positions and participate in activities to better prepare them for the responsibilities of future positions
• B) Determining currently employed persons who might be trained for and gain experience in activities related to desired competencies
• C) Identification of positions to be addressed in the succession planning process
• D) Considering required competencies and other talents required over the long term

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Definitions:

Adolescent Egocentrism

The tendency for adolescents to focus on themselves and what others think of them, often accompanied by a sense of uniqueness and invincibility.

Imaginary Audience

The belief, common in adolescence, that one is constantly being observed and evaluated by others.

Personal Fable

Another aspect of adolescent egocentrism; the belief that our feelings and ideas are special and unique and that we are invulnerable.

Assimilation

The cognitive process in which new information is integrated into pre-existing schemas or knowledge structures.