Multiple choice

Directions: Read the passage and complete the sentence.

Externals perceive themselves

Directions: In this Section you have six short passages. After each passage you will find several questions based on the passage. First, read Passage- I, and answer the questions based on it then go on the other passages.
PASSAGE-III

Some people believe that they are masters of their own fate. Other people see themselves as pawans of a fate, believing that what happens to them in their lives is due to luck or chance. The first type, those who believe that they control their destinies, have been labeled internals, whereas the latter, who see their lives as being controlled by outside forces, have been called externals. Internals search more actively for information before making a decision, are more motivated to achieve, and make a greater attempt to control their environment. Externals, however, are more compliant and willing to follow directions. Therefore, internals do will on sophisticated tasks-which include most managerial and professional jobs-that require complex information processing and learning. In addition, internals are more suited to jobs that require initiative and independence of action, almost all successful salespeople, for instance are internals. In contrast, externals should do well on jobs that are well structured and routine and in which success depends heavily on complying with the directions of others.

  1. as having little control over organizational outcome

  2. as critical to the success of the organizational

  3. as those who can influence sales volumes

  4. as those who search frantically for more information

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The passage states that externals 'see their lives as being controlled by outside forces' and 'are more compliant and willing to follow directions.' Option A correctly reflects this perception - they see themselves as having little control over organizational outcomes because they believe external forces control results. Options B, C, and D describe internals or other traits not attributed to externals.