A Repatriated Manager Says, "I Learned to Understand Situations from the Viewpoint

question 55

Multiple Choice

A repatriated manager says, "I learned to understand situations from the viewpoint of local employees and businesspeople when I worked overseas." Which of the following acquired skills is the manager referring to in this instance?

• A)technical skills
• B)multiple perspectives
• C)managerial skills
• D)tolerance for ambiguity

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Definitions:

Pluralistic Ignorance

A situation in which individuals rely on others to identify a norm but falsely interpret others’ beliefs and feelings, resulting in inaction.

Normative Social Influence

The influence that leads individuals to conform in order to be accepted and liked by their social group.

Informational Social Influence

A psychological phenomenon where individuals conform to the behavior of others under the belief that these others possess more accurate information, especially in ambiguous situations.

Good Samaritan Parable

A biblical story that teaches the importance of acting with kindness and compassion towards all people, regardless of their status or background.