An Interesting Group Robin Had Her Hands Full.She Had Recently Taken Over Managing

question 77

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An Interesting Group
Robin had her hands full.She had recently taken over managing the technical support group at her company and immediately noticed that her supervisors represented a collection of personalities like she had never seen before.She was having a problem understanding them and called the human resource department who referred her to a local psychologist.The psychologist suggested that there be some 'low-key' testing completed.Robin agreed, as she felt she had to have some understanding of her supervisors soon or she would go nuts! The testing was completed and Robin reviewed the results of the information.
-Refer to An Interesting Group (Scenario) .Sarah, the floor supervisor, seems to be a different person depending on whom she is with and what the situation demands.The tests were consistent with this observation, indicating her ability to adjust her behaviour.This is consistent with her being described as having ________.

• A)high self-monitoring
• B)high self-esteem
• C)low cognitive dissonance
• D)low Machiavellianism
• E)high risk taking

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Definitions:

Underrepresentation

The inadequate or disproportionately low representation of a particular group.

Good Old Boys

Informal term referring to a network of men, often in politics or business, who use their positions of influence to gain or provide favors.

Right Crowd

Refers to a group of people that an individual finds supportive, positive, or beneficial to be associated with.

Supportive Communication

A communication approach that focuses on building trust, reducing defensiveness, and encouraging open and honest dialogue, particularly in challenging situations.