In Retrospect, Johnson's War on Poverty

question 20

Multiple Choice

In retrospect, Johnson's war on poverty:

• A) practically eliminated poverty
• B) generated middle-class resentment that benefited the Republicans
• C) kept the United States from devoting sufficient funds to the war in Vietnam
• D) had practically no effect on poverty levels
• E) proved that government was incapable of improving society

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Definitions:

Fear Of Failure

The apprehension or anxiety of failing to achieve a goal or meet a standard, which can influence behavior and decision-making.

Resisting Change

The reluctance or refusal to adapt to new procedures, processes, or changes within an organization or environment.

Management By Objectives (MBO)

An organization-wide intervention technique that involves joint goal setting between employees and managers.

Valuable Intervention

A strategic action or initiative taken to improve a situation or process, deemed to have significant worth or importance.