Jimmy Childs is the team leader for a small marketing firm. He is currently responsible for a presentation to one if the company's major customers. Members of his team are becoming increasingly frustrated with Jimmy. The deadline for the project is approaching but Jimmy never seems satisfied with the quality of the work despite the reality that he has a group of talented workers who have significantly contributed to the project. Jimmy is never satisfied and spends hours undoing and re-doing their work until it is "perfect." Unfortunately, Jimmy never seems satisfied. If somebody tries to bring this to his attention, Jimmy accuses them of not sharing his high standards. Which of the following, best explains Jimmy's behavior?

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Jimmy's behavior is characteristic of someone with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. People with this disorder often set very high standards for themselves and others and become preoccupied with the details and organization of tasks. They may feel a strong need for control and can have difficulty delegating tasks to others. They can also become overly critical of others when they do not meet their expectations.

Jimmy Childs Is the Team Leader for a Small Marketing