Which of the Following, If True, Would Strengthen the Manager's

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following, if True, would strengthen the Manager's argument?

• A) Many other corporations have adopted ACME's definition of leadership.
• B) ACME's cross-functional team structure allows individuals to influence other people despite a lack of direct authority.
• C) Most of the company's leaders have come from the Sales Department, and relatively few have come from the Quality Control Department.
• D) ACME's Human Resources Department makes outstanding efforts to recruit a diverse group of employment candidates.
• E) Executives at ACME are often recruited to serve in leadership positions at other organizations.

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Definitions:

Projection

A mechanism of defense in which various forbidden thoughts and impulses are attributed to another person rather than the self.

Unconscious Conflicts

Hidden, internal struggles between desires, impulses, and fears that lie in the unconscious mind, often influencing behavior without conscious awareness.

Defense Against Anxiety

Psychological mechanisms or strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety or to face reality.