Vance Recently Took Over the Role of Director of an Academic

question 7

Multiple Choice

Vance recently took over the role of director of an academic unit at a large university. While Vance has a Type A personality and is very organized and direct, his predecessor was very Type B and liked to role with the flow. Due to his predecessor's personality, it is likely Vance will experience a long period of difficult change due to which phenomena?

• A) utilitarianism
• B) formal regulation
• C) ethics
• D) historical precedent
• E) anchoring bias

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Definitions:

Traumatic Experiences

Events or situations that are emotionally disturbing or distressing, which can lead to long-term psychological effects.

Negative Trajectories

Paths or patterns of behavior that lead to detrimental outcomes, often influenced by adverse environmental or personal factors.

Personal Narrative

An individual's story or account of their life experiences, often reflecting their personal identity and perspective.

Political Form

The structure or system by which a political entity is governed, including democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, among others.