Todd's manager asks if he would be interested in applying for a newly created position that involves more sales experience than Todd currently has. Todd typically has high self-efficacy in his interpersonal skills and an external locus of control. According to Rotter, how might Todd most likely respond if he takes the promotion and then receives a poor rating on his three-month performance review?
A. Todd will maintain that his training was inadequate.
B. He will blame himself for not performing better.
C. Todd will welcome mentoring help from a new colleague.
D. He'll seek out people doing the same job and ask for their secrets of success.
Answer: A
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