A(n)_____ Refers to the Belief That an Individual Is the Primary

question 49

Multiple Choice

A(n) _____ refers to the belief that an individual is the primary cause of what happens to him/herself.

• A) individualistic orientation
• B) tolerance for ambiguity
• C) polycentric notion
• D) internal locus of control

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Definitions:

Lawrence Peter

A Canadian educator and "hierarchiologist," best known for formulating the Peter Principle, which suggests that people in a hierarchy tend to rise to their "level of incompetence."

Successful Transition

The process of smoothly moving from one state or condition to another in a way that achieves intended outcomes.

Delegate Tasks

The act of assigning responsibility and authority to someone else to complete specific activities while retaining the ultimate accountability for their outcome.

Subordinate

An individual who is lower in rank or position, typically subject to the authority or control of another within an organizational hierarchy.