SCENARIO 8-3 Jerod Is New to Xenon Corporation and Wants

question 99

Multiple Choice

SCENARIO 8-3 Jerod is new to Xenon Corporation and wants to make a good impression on his coworkers and supervisor.He is on a three-month probationary status, and he knows that all of the office staff have a say in whether he is permanently hired.He agrees with the supervisor's opinion most of the time and is always doing nice things for him.Jerod makes sure that he associates with the "right" people and is constantly complimenting others about their good work.
Jerod is using

• A)politics.
• B)influence tactics.
• C)defensive behaviour.
• D)his power base.
• E)influence association.

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Definitions:

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental condition characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, the need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, coupled with a lack of empathy for others.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a pattern of excessive attention-seeking behaviors, including inappropriately seductive behavior and an excessive need for approval.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behaviors, including discomfort when not the center of attention.