Which of the Following Was NOT Identified in the Textbook

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT identified in the textbook as an attribute of an effective board member?

• A) Strong personal and professional networks
• B) Unknown in their field
• C) Investment and/or operating experience
• D) Ability and willingness to mentor the CEO and the top managers of the firm
• E) Pattern recognition skills

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behaviour

Actions intended to cause harm or discomfort to another person, either physically or psychologically.

Defensive Attribution

A cognitive bias in which individuals attribute causes for behaviors or events to external factors to protect their self-esteem.

Internal Causes

Factors within an individual, such as traits, beliefs, or desires, that explain or influence their behavior.

Stable Causes

Factors or conditions that consistently contribute to an outcome or effect with little variation over time.