Ashton Is an Employee with an Internal Locus of Control

question 85

Multiple Choice

Ashton is an employee with an internal locus of control.Which of the following characteristics would be observed in Ashton?

• A)Self-confidence
• B)Lack of job satisfaction
• C)High alienation from work
• D)Denial of responsibility for his poor work
• E)Tendency to blame others for his negative feedback

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Definitions:

Unhappiness

A state of dissatisfaction or sadness, often resulting from unmet expectations or difficulties in one’s life or surroundings.

Cost Escalation

The process whereby individuals continue to invest in a decision or project despite evidence of its failing prospects, influenced by prior investments.

Pseudo-De-Escalation

A perceived reduction in conflict or tension that does not actually resolve the underlying issues, potentially leading to further conflict.

Indirect Strategy

A method of achieving a goal or conveying a message in a non-direct way, often involving subtle hints or maneuvers instead of straightforward actions or communication.