Locus of Control

One concept. Four tiers of command. Which do you speak?

Category: Psychology

Foundational Lexiconwho's in charge
Executive Parlancecontrol attribution
Scholarly Discourseagency perception
Babel ZenithLocus of Control
Origin: Julian Rotter

Etymology & Meaning

Belief about control over events affecting you.

In the Boardroom

Whether you believe you or outside forces control your fate.

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