Application of Skills (Scenario)
Harris, a budding stand-up comedian, spent months hanging out at Laugh Town, a local club, meeting other stand-ups, doing a lot of listening and finding out how they learned their trade. It got to the point where several of the star acts were trying out their new material on Harris. If Harris laughed, the material must be good, they said. Finally Harris got to the point where he wanted to try out his own act. Bobby G, a successful comic, agreed to listen to Harris. Bobby laughed a few times, but as he performed his material Harris couldn't help but wonder about the odd, pained expression on Bobby's face. When it was over, Bobby told him, "Very funny, Harris. Keep working on it." It was at that point that Harris decided he would become an agent for other comedians. Somehow, he knew that that was what he was truly suited for.
-Spending time with comedians learning about their trade is an example of which political skill?
A) establishing a power base
B) networking and finding connections
C) using information strategically
D) competing for resources

Question

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B) Getting to know people who are in a position to advance your career is an example of networking and finding the right connections. Even though Harris didn't get very far in his career as a comedian, his career as a networker was quite successful.