Which of the following is an example of a manager with an internal locus of control?
A) Will, who blames his team members for his poor performance ratings
B) Greg, who tries hard to take charge of events and makes sure things run smoothly
C) George, a team leader who makes decisions and gives instructions to his team members
D) Hannah, who encourages her subordinates to come up with solutions to problems

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An individual with an internal locus of control believes that their personal actions and efforts can affect their outcomes. Greg, who tries hard to take charge of events and make sure things run smoothly, demonstrates this internal locus of control. Will, who blames his team members for his poor performance ratings, demonstrates an external locus of control where he believes that factors outside of his control (i.e. team members) influence his outcomes. George, who makes decisions and gives instructions to his team members, may or may not have an internal locus of control, as this behavior alone is not enough to determine an individual's locus of control. Hannah, who encourages her subordinates to come up with solutions to problems, is not a clear example of either an internal or external locus of control.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Manager