Shirley dropped out of high school after her sophomore year. She took a few cosmetology classes at the local community college over a period of 5 years, while she bounced from job to job, usually after being fired. She recently turned down the job of hair sweeper at a local salon, arguing, "I'm much better than that!" What is Shirley demonstrating?

A. vocational fit
B. organizational commitment
C. agreeableness
D. perceived overqualification


Answer: D

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