With MBO,research Shows People Are Impelled to Set More Difficult

question 120

Multiple Choice

With MBO,research shows people are impelled to set more difficult goals-if _____.

• A)there is significant impact on profitability
• B)personal development is avoided
• C)there is joint participation by management and subordinates
• D)corporate social responsibility is affected
• E)ethics are not a consideration

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

The tendency to take credit for success but deny blame for failure; or internal attributions for success, external attributions for failure.

Positive Illusions

Unrealistically favorable attitudes that people have towards themselves or situations in their lives.

Nondepressed People

Individuals who do not exhibit symptoms of depression and generally maintain a regular, stable mood.

Self-Esteem

A person's personal assessment of their own importance or merit.