"Locus of control" refers to:
a. whether an individual feels more in control at home or at work.
b. a set of beliefs about the person's ability to control his or her work environment and success.
c. a person's beliefs about his or her value and worth as a human being.
d. the skills that a person can use to affect his or her work environment.
Answer: B
Rationale: People with an internal locus of control believe that their own actions determine the rewards that they obtain.
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