CEO Hiring Interview (Scenario)

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CEO Hiring Interview (Scenario)
The Ace Children's Clothing Company is a mature MNE that has been manufacturing and selling children's clothing in Ace stores around the world for 30 years. Ace has seen a downturn in global sales recently due to trendy adult clothing companies branching out into children's clothing. The Ace board of directors is interviewing candidates to replace the outgoing CEO. The board wants a CEO who will take Ace into the future and pull customers back into Ace stores. Two candidates are being interviewed for the position: Dan Elizarde and Tanya Carson. Tanya and Dan have comparable executive experience with retail clothing companies. Therefore, the board will be basing its final decision on visionary leadership skills.
-During the interview, Dan states that he expects Ace to surpass the competition in two years if he becomes CEO. Which of the following traits does Dan most likely exhibit with his statement that might appeal to the board of directors?

• A) commitment to the success of Ace
• B) arrogance about his abilities to help Ace
• C) recognition of the homogeneity across communities
• D) subjective ethical standards

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