Derailment (Lead) Elisha, a recently promoted manager, stared in shock at the job board bulletin outside the HR department. She saw the position description of Kathy, her immediate supervisor, posted "for immediate hire." Her co-worker Amelia came up behind her. "Wow! Someone must have finally complained! She was so totally ambitious, and ran people over on her way to the top. I'm glad that bully is gone!" Kathy's situation arose because of her goals . That fatal flaw in her managerial style got her fired, and made her a career builder . On the opposite end of the spectrum, Elisha's recent promotion is consistent with eventually becoming a career arriver . Which of the following are reasons managers at companies may fail in their positions or derail? Check all that apply. The manager trusts employees too much. The manager relies on one mentor or advocate to help advance his or her career. The manager is arrogant and believes that his or her employees are not worthy of respect. The manager pays too much attention to what customers say. Imagine you are a world-renowned management consultant. Teddy K., the owner of a sports magazine conglomerate contacts you and asks for your advice about some changes proposed by his management team. Which of the following changes are likely to give Teddy K.’s company a competitive edge? Check all that apply. Eliminate the executive dining room and offer all employees the same benefits package.