Your Colleagues at Work Are Constantly Talking About the Vice

Multiple Choice

Your colleagues at work are constantly talking about the vice president in your region. He is perceived throughout the organization as a ruthless man who is not to be antagonized. It is necessary for you to bring him a report, and you are very nervous about having to deal with him.
-The most likely reason for the success of this vice president in your organization is that his subordinates ________.

A) strive to make themselves indispensable to him
B) find his leadership style inspiring
C) strive to emulate him
D) are envious of his success
E) fear negative sanctions if they fail to comply