Recently, Curtis Gibson Had an Interview for the Position of a Senior

question 98

Multiple Choice

Recently, Curtis Gibson had an interview for the position of a senior manager at a transit service. At the interview, the interviewer made a passing remark about how policies can make or break the best economy in the world. Immediately, Curtis launched into a discussion of how true the interviewer was, substantiating his claim with stories from real economies around the world. Similarly, when the interviewer suggested that Curtis work the earlier shift because, if selected, he would have a long commute to reach work, Curtis vehemently agreed, saying, "You couldn't be more right." Which of the following impression management techniques is Curtis using?

• A) favors
• B) exemplification
• C) enhancement
• D) self-promotion
• E) conformity

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Definitions:

Creditor

An entity (person or institution) that lends money or extends credit to another entity.

Investor

A person or organization that invests money anticipating financial gains in return.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows in discounted cash flow analysis.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return.