In Exercising Personal Power, Managers Should Remember Certain Key Points

question 69

Multiple Choice

In exercising personal power, managers should remember certain key points. Which of the following is NOT one of these key points?

• A) There is no substitute for expertise.
• B) Personal behaviour must support expressed values.
• C) Effort and hard work breed respect.
• D) Managers should become embedded in a broad network of interpersonal contacts and information flows.
• E) Likeable personal qualities are very important.

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