There Have Been Several Studies of Managers Who Fail (Derailers)

question 85

Multiple Choice

There have been several studies of managers who fail (derailers) and managers who succeed in climbing the organizational hierarchy (arrivers) . Which of the following statements describes a significant fact learned from these studies?

• A) Derailers are insensitive.
• B) Arrivers fail to inform others when things will not be done on time.
• C) Arrivers fail to admit mistakes.
• D) Arrivers fail to take responsibility for mistakes.
• E) There are several significant differences between arrivers and derailers.

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Definitions:

Public Speaking

The act of delivering a speech before a live audience with the purpose of informing, persuading, or entertaining.

Verbal Signpost

Words or phrases used in speech or writing to guide the audience through the arguments, making the presented ideas clearer and more understandable.

Major Problems

Significant challenges or issues that require attention and resolution.

Oral Presentations

A spoken presentation aimed at delivering information or explaining a topic to an audience.