Research on the Consequences of Self-Promotion Indicates That

question 49

Multiple Choice

Research on the consequences of self-promotion indicates that

• A) persons who verbally self-promote tend to be liked and respected more than those who do not.
• B) self-promoting statements maximally impress an audience when they come directly from the individual they promote, not when they are made by others on behalf of the individual.
• C) self-promoting statements can backfire and undermine an impression of competence.
• D) job interviewers prefer persons who present themselves modestly.

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Definitions:

Unauthorized Agent

An individual who acts on behalf of another without having the legal or official permission to do so.

Principal

The amount of money that is originally invested or loaned, prior to interest or profit.

Primarily Liable

Refers to the party in a financial transaction or contractual agreement who has the direct responsibility to perform or pay.

Instrument

A formal legal document that records a right, duty, or the execution of a transaction, such as contracts, deeds, and promissory notes.