The Public Health Administrator Is in the Process of Hiring

question 17

Multiple Choice

The public health administrator is in the process of hiring a new public health nurse.Which of the following statements made by an applicant would most likely result in the applicant not being hired?

• A) "I like to be the only person working on a project because individuals in teams have their own ideas and plans and the resulting debate slows progress."
• B) "I prefer to work in teams because no single person has too much responsibility because the burden is shared."
• C) "Teamwork is better than work done by individuals because teamwork incorporates different perspectives."
• D) "Whether teamwork is better than work done by individuals depends on the nature of the work being performed."

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Definitions:

Self-enhancement

A type of motivational process or psychological mechanism whereby individuals perceive or present themselves in a favorable light.

Uncontrollable Factors

Elements or circumstances that cannot be predicted, modified, or managed by individuals or organizations.

Controllable Factors

Elements or conditions that can be managed or influenced by individual actions or decisions in various contexts, often in pursuit of a desired outcome.

Attribution Theory

A social psychology theory focused on how individuals interpret and assign causes to their own and others' behaviors.