Of Joey It Is Often Said, "He's the Real Deal

Of Joey it is often said, "He's the real deal." Coworkers perceive him as a straight shooter whom they can trust to speak the truth. Therefore if Joey says something, people tend to put great store by it. Joey's behavior illustrates ________, a dimension of political skill.

A) social astuteness
B) apparent sincerity
C) networking ability
D) organizational politics
E) interpersonal influence