Mark, a Supervisor at Alliancez Corp

question 90

Multiple Choice

Mark, a supervisor at Alliancez Corp., is friendly with his co-workers and develops potential allies by finding common interests among them. He does favors for them, and, in exchange, he gets a lot done through them. Which of the following is Mark using to build a power base?

• A) Hanging around with greedy, pushy, or unethical co-workers
• B) Developing alliances with others in the organization
• C) Seeking control over resources
• D) Establishing a close relationship with the manager

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Definitions:

Freudian Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach founded by Sigmund Freud, focusing on uncovering unconscious conflicts through various techniques such as dream analysis and free association.

Object Relations Theory

A psychoanalytic theory focusing on the relationships between people, especially the significant relationships formed between children and their caregivers, and how these relationships shape one's psychological processes.

Aggressive Drives

Innate impulses or tendencies within an individual that lead to aggressive behaviors or attitudes.

Melanie Klein

A psychoanalyst known for her work in child psychology and psychoanalytic theory, particularly regarding object relations theory.