Individuals who point out their abilities or accomplishments in order to be seen as competent by observers are engaging in ______.

A. self-promotion
B. ingratiation
C. exemplification
D. faking


A. self-promotion

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Scott was a member of the board of directors of Buffalo Corporation. Officers of Buffalo were considering the purchase of new equipment to produce a new product. The board of directors had not been consulted about the new venture, but Scott found out about the plan and objected to its implementation. He sought to inspect the corporate books and records to gain factual information supportive of his position. The officers refused his inspection request, asserting that Scott had no management function or power. Under these circumstances, Scott:

A. is barred from examination of the books and records of the corporation under the business judgment rule. B. is barred from examination of the books and records of the corporation under the doctrine of respondeat superior. C. has the right to inspect corporate books and records, as information regarding the corporation and its affairs is essential to perform his duties. D. has the right to inspect corporate books only if he is also a majority shareholder.

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Studying authentic leadership is timely and worthwhile when ______.

A. people prefer transactional leadership B. people are apprehensive and want trustworthy leadership C. people are energized and do not need involved leadership D. people prefer leaders to put them first

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The appropriate mark to introduce a bulleted list is a

A) colon B) semicolon C) period

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Which of the following is not an essential element in a product liability case based on negligence?

A) The defendant manufacturer owed a duty of care to the plaintiff. B) The defendant breached the duty of care. C) The plaintiff suffered actual, compensable injury. D) The defendant intended to cause the plaintiff harm.

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