You are a capable employee who feels very positive about your work skills. However, layoffs are a constant threat and you play no part in deciding who stays and who goes at your company. Your job satisfaction may suffer because:
a. you have low self-efficacy.
b. you probably have low self-esteem about your job.
c. at your job, your locus of control is external.
d. the managers are verbally abusive.
Answer: C
Rationale: Locus of control, which is a set of beliefs about one's ability to control one's work environment and success.
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