Which is a characteristic of a powerful manager? A) Is ...

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Which is a characteristic of a powerful manager?
 
  A) Is rule-minded
  B) Accomplishes more personally
  C) Does more with less resources available
  D) Limits information that others get

Question 2

You have been told that in order to advance your career you must be overly ambitious and be indifferent to problems others face. Is this good or bad advice?
 
  A) This is good advice.
  B) This is bad advice.
  C) There is not enough information to decide.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: A) Incorrect. A manager who is rule-minded actually tends to be less powerful.
B) Correct. This is because power (by definition) leads to getting things done.
C) Incorrect. This is a characteristic of an efficient manager, but says nothing about his or her power level.
D) Incorrect. Powerful managers actually pass more information on to their subordinates.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: A) Incorrect. This is clearly bad advice. Research has shown that as between managers with similar educational and expertise, those who failed tended to be overly ambitious and their careers were derailed. They ultimately failed to reach their career aspirations.
B) Correct. This is clearly bad advice. Research has shown that as between managers with similar educational and expertise, those who failed tended to be overly ambitious and their careers were derailed. They ultimately failed to reach their career aspirations.
C) Incorrect. This is clearly bad advice. Research has shown that as between managers with similar educational and expertise, those who failed tended to be overly ambitious and their careers were derailed. They ultimately failed to reach their career aspirations.