Gregor Has Worked in Software Quality Assurance for Three Years

question 51

Multiple Choice

Gregor has worked in software quality assurance for three years, but is looking for opportunities at other companies as a means to increase his salary and gain responsibility. To prepare for his interview for a software engineer position, he studies programming in his spare time and asks friends who are already programmers for interview tips. Despite his relative lack of experience, he is thrilled when the human resources manager for the new company calls to tell him he has been hired. Although he is eager to please his new boss, he gets nervous when his first assignment requires him to implement a new user interface feature in a programming language he is not very familiar with. While feeling a bit anxious about his ability to complete the task, he uses online tutorials and asks for guidance from co-workers to help him achieve his goal. He has to work late for three nights, but by the end of the week, he is proud to have accomplished the task successfully and have learned new skills in the process. Gregor's path to success is an example of

• A) work responsibility.
• B) work complexity.
• C) role ambiguity.
• D) time pressure.
• E) role overload.

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Definitions:

Charisma

A compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others, often seen in leaders who possess a strong, magnetic personality.

Strengths-Based Leadership

A leadership approach that focuses on identifying and maximizing the strengths of team members rather than concentrating on their weaknesses.

Simulation

the act of imitating or recreating specific conditions for the purpose of training, analysis, or prediction.

360-Degree Feedback

A performance appraisal method where an employee receives feedback from supervisors, peers, subordinates, and customers.