Dmitry Is a 45-Year-Old Marketing Manager for a Major Appliance

question 28

Multiple Choice

Dmitry is a 45-year-old marketing manager for a major appliance manufacturer.He was not promoted last year and realized that he will never be a senior vice-president of the organization.He has decided to wait it out for another decade until he can retire.Identify Dmitry's career stage.

• A)Decline
• B)Late career
• C)Exploration
• D)Establishment
• E)Mid-career

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