In this exercise, please read the mini$-$case and answer the questions that follow.

Jacob has been attending courses that relate to his current job, but he is really looking to obtain another position in the company. He believes he has the potential to become a leader in the organization. When he started at Technology Systems Inc. five years ago, he was a call center representative. He became the supervisor of other call center employees after only six months. A year and a half later, he was promoted to systems administrator. Since then, he has expected his employer to offer him opportunities to advance further but that has not happened. Jacob decided to take things in his own hands and take advantage of the partnership program the company had with the local university. Fortunately, Technology Systems Inc. would partially repay him for the costs of attending the university.

$2$b$.$ By taking courses at the local university, Jacob felt that he$...$

By taking courses at the local university, Jacob felt that he was taking steps toward success in his work. This refers to

Multiple Choice

goal setting.

self$-$directed initiative.

protean career management.

reality check.

self$-$efficacy.