In the Following Example, Who Is a Passive Follower? Evangeline

question 42

Multiple Choice

In the following example, who is a passive follower? Evangeline is the supervisor in an office that contains two salespeople and an administrative assistant. Ellowyne does her best to support Evangeline's leadership and takes on some tasks without being asked. Amber, the assistant, arrives exactly at 8. and leaves exactly at 5. She does what she is told, and does everything by the book. Prudence is good at offering her opinion when asked and tells everyone she meets that Evangeline is a wonderful supervisor.

• A) Evangeline
• B) Ellowyne
• C) Amber
• D) Prudence

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