On the First Day of Class, Professor Smith Always Wears

question 13

Multiple Choice

On the first day of class, Professor Smith always wears a tie to convey that he is serious about his job. On the other hand, he gives out his home number as a way of letting students know that he is approachable. Professor Smith is engaged in

• A)backstage behavior.
• B)impression management.
• C)role strain.
• D)role conflict.

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Savings Account

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Interest Rate

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