Timothy Works for Virgo Corp

question 86

Multiple Choice

Timothy works for Virgo Corp.He possesses good interpersonal skills and has the ability to motivate people working for him.As a result,his production division contributed significantly to the overall productivity in the last few months.Which of the following management functions is Timothy performing?

• A)Controlling
• B)Planning
• C)Leading
• D)Organizing

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Definitions:

Self-Handicapping

The practice of creating obstacles or excuses for oneself to pre-empt potential failure or justify underperformance.

Self-Serving Bias

The tendency to take credit for success but deny blame for failure; or internal attributions for success, external attributions for failure.

Positive Illusions

Unrealistically favorable attitudes that people have towards themselves or situations in their lives.

Nondepressed People

Individuals who do not exhibit symptoms of depression and generally maintain a regular, stable mood.