Define "locus of control," and describe what it means to have an "internal" and "external" locus of control. Give an example of each from your own experiences in school or work.

What will be an ideal response?


Locus of control is a relatively stable personality characteristic that describes how much personal responsibility you take for your behavior and its consequences. People who believe they control the events and consequences that affect their lives are said to possess an internal locus of control. Those who believe their performance is the product of circumstances beyond their immediate control possess an external locus of control. Students will give an example of each from their own experience.

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Taking gender stereotypes into account, women in leadership roles face a cross-pressure to ______.

A. appear more masculine than feminine B. appear masculine, but not too manly C. appear feminine and communal D. only associate with other women

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Which of the following is an example of debt securities?

A) preferred stocks B) real estate C) common stocks D) corporate bonds

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Match each term with the correct statement below.

a. strike b. lockout c. boycott d. secondary boycott e. hot-cargo agreement f. mediation g. arbitration h. grievance 1. What is the term that is utilized when union members do not patronize a certain firm? 2. When a third party listens to both sides and makes a binding decision it is called this. 3. What is the tactic used by management to keep employees from their jobs or to prevent union work slowdowns or damage to company property? 4. What is the strongest, and yet most risky, union tool that is used to pressure management to make concessions? 5. What is the term utilized for a formal contractual process when an individual union member, or the union itself, has a complaint about management behavior?

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