Victor Ortiz Was a Successful and Popular Manager at the Marketing

question 38

Multiple Choice

Victor Ortiz was a successful and popular manager at the marketing division of a consumer goods company. Many attributed the company's immense success in the last two years to Victor's highly creative marketing plans which cost the company very little but increased the visibility of its products. He also effectively tied up with new retail chains so the demand for their products grow as the new retail chains grow. Recently, a subordinate alleged that Victor had sexually harassed her and stories of similar allegations being made against him in the past resurfaced. The situation was laid to rest when Victor made an appearance with the victim by his side claiming that the allegations were baseless as he was romantically involved with her. Though this announcement did not convince people, the allegations against Victor were withdrawn. From the information provided in the scenario, this outcome can be explained by the fact that ________.

• A) Victor has a high degree of referent power
• B) Victor has used a defensive impression management technique
• C) Victor has enough power to get away with his misdeeds
• D) Victor has abided by the standards of equity and justice
• E) Victor has used scapegoating to free himself from the charges

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

The amounts owed by a company to suppliers or creditors for goods and services received but not yet paid for.

Inventories

Inventories consist of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods held by a company during the production and sales process, awaiting sale.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including the cost of the materials and labor directly involved in creating the product.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members out of its earnings. It represents a share of corporate profits.