Bob Has Been Promoted to a Supervisory Position and Will

question 89

Multiple Choice

Bob has been promoted to a supervisory position and will take charge of his work group in six months. He is anxious about his new position. In this scenario, Bob should focus on

• A) handing over all tasks to his subordinates.
• B) preparing for the job.
• C) seeking a better opportunity elsewhere.
• D) obtaining and using power and authority.

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Definitions:

Just-World Phenomenon

The cognitive bias that a person's actions are inherently inclined to bring morally fair and fitting consequences to that individual, to the end of all noble actions are rewarded and evil actions are punished.

Scapegoating

The practice of singling out any party for unmerited negative treatment or blame.

Other-Race Effect

The tendency to more easily recognize faces of one's own race, compared to faces of other races, often attributed to social and cognitive factors.

Aggression

Behavior aimed at causing harm or pain to another being, which can be physical or verbal.