What is persistence?

Which mediator in the goal-setting model focuses behaviors on activities expected to result in goal achievement and steers the individual away from activities irrelevant to achieving the goals?
a.
persistence
b.
effort
c.
direction of attention
d.
task strategy


ANS:  C                   

   34.   This mediator in the goal-setting model involves a person's willingness to work at the task over an extended period of time until the results are achieved.
a.
persistence
b.
direction of attention
c.
efforts
d.
task strategy


ANS:  A                   

   35.   Which mediator in the goal-setting model refers to the way in which an individual, often through experience and instruction, decides to tackle a task?
a.
direction of attention
b.
efforts
c.
task strategy
d.
persistence


ANS:  D                   

   36.   TheOne Step at a Time program was created to encourage employees to seek preventive
medical care. How does the program work?
a.
It was modeled after Hewlett-Packard’s program
b.
The CEO set the goal
c.
It awards points to employees who take care of themselves.
d.
It focused on job satisfaction


ANS:    C

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