Successful completion of the comprehensive examination indicates the student's broad expertise of the degree's content focus and readiness to complete the dissertation. In addition, successful completion of this examination demonstrates doctoral level mastery of the knowledge and competencies required of a doctoral program graduate. The responses must demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and apply theoretical constructs and research findings to professional practice and contemporary issues in organizations. The exam includes four individual tests, each of which must be passed successfully within two attempts before progressing to the dissertation phase of the program. This course is Pass/Fail (P/F).