In the last month, Stacey, an intelligent and astute employee, has finished only half the work she was scheduled to complete. In addition, she has been taking frequent leaves citing her ill health being the reason but her manager suspects she has been playing truant. When the manager confronted her about her pending work, Stacey began to give excuses; she said that the work was time-consuming, she was unwell, and that it was not a high-priority project in the first place. In this scenario, Stacey is using a(n) ________ impression management technique.

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Stacey is using a defensive impression management technique by giving excuses for her incomplete work and taking frequent leaves. She is trying to protect herself and avoid negative evaluation by shifting the blame or attention away from her own performance.

In the Last Month, Stacey, an Intelligent and Astute Employee