During an Annual Review, Michel Made the Following Assertion: "When

question 17

Multiple Choice

During an annual review, Michel made the following assertion: "When I look at myself and my performance, I see that what I have achieved is outstanding and has, not surprisingly, won me the admiration and envy of most of my colleagues. I notice that everyone keeps talking about me; they are all just waiting to find out what triumph I will pull off next! In short, I don't just deserve a raise, but need one, since without me, let's face it, the place would simply fall apart." Which of the following personality traits best describes Michel's personality?

• A) Type A personality
• B) external locus of control
• C) high-self monitoring
• D) narcissistic
• E) high Machiavellianism

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Definitions:

Impersonal Communication

Process that occurs when we treat others as objects or respond to their roles rather than to who they are as unique persons.

Emotional Contagion

The phenomenon where one person's emotions and related behaviors directly trigger similar emotions and behaviors in other people.

Social Information-Processing Theory

Theory that suggests people can communicate relational and emotional messages via the Internet, although such messages take longer to express without nonverbal cues.

Nonverbal Cues

Signals conveyed through body language, facial expressions, gestures, and other forms of non-linguistic communication that can inform, guide, or modify interactions.