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What is flourishing,and what is well-being? What do they result from? Briefly discuss each of these elements,and describe an example from your own life.

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____ is the need to have a goal and the determination to achieve it.

A) Optimism
B) Resilience
C) Willpower
D) Waypower
E) Efficacy

F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

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John received a poor performance evaluation from his boss.On the weekend,he talks with his neighbor Faisal about his situation.Faisal asks him questions about his work and the evaluation,and as a result John develops a plan of action for improving his productivity.Faisal has provided

What are "positive emotions," and how are they are related to success? How can an individual increase his or her positivity? Identify one recent instance in which you exhibited positive emotions that changed a specific outcome or addressed a problem.

Mary is happy to work in a company that fosters great relationships.In particular,Mary is impressed with the level of communication on the group and team level as well as throughout the organization.Overall,her company offers a(n)

Amanda is preparing for Jerome's annual review.He is a solid employee-with strong analytical,computer and critical thinking skills.Jerome needs to work on his timeliness and communication skills.Amanda only discusses Jerome's shortcomings during the review,making this a(n) ______ experience.

What is conscious capitalism? Describe the principles of a consciously capitalistic organization.

Waypower is the ability to see alternatives to achieving a goal,even when faced with adversity.

Organizational ______ is the host of procedures,policies,routines,and rules that organizations use to get things done.

Efficacy is a component of a person's core self-evaluation; it influences how we perceive ourselves but does not influence how we perceive the world.

Self-efficacy is a component of

The concept of ________ is defined as a state of being completely involved in an activity for its own sake.

Well-being is the combined impact of positive emotions,engagement,relationships,meaning,and achievement,pursued for their own sake.

Some companies now allow employees to use noise-canceling headphones at work,thinking that it prevents distractions.Others companies disagree,noting that concentration goes down.These companies want to encourage

Which of the following is not one of the most frequently experienced positive emotions?

Macallan Financial investment makes decisions based on financial research,interviewing managers and employees at companies under consideration,and assessing the _____ by examining annual rankings contained in independent sources such as and .These rankings measure communication,work-life balance,training and development,recognition for hard work and teamwork.

Stephen is a new insurance agent with an established company.He is nervous at the idea of making cold calls on the telephone to prospective clients.After thinking through the problem,Stephen decides to ask his supervisor if he can host a small introductory meeting,inviting local business in for coffee and cake to introduce himself.Stephen is exhibiting a high level of hope.

Which of the following situations does not reflect mindfulness?

Martha has several business meetings today.She also has to pick up her son for soccer practice,get to the grocery store,and wrap her mother's birthday gift.Martha is increasingly frustrated trying to reprioritize these activities in her mind.This is an example of mindfulness.

Which of the following is not an element of POB?