Imagine that your boss is someone whom you and your coworkers have very little respect for, but you and others continue to do what s/he asks because s/he has control over allocating year-end bonuses, promotions, etc. Presuming that your boss is aware of this-i.e., s/he feels disrespected but is aware of his/her formal position-how is your boss likely to respond/behave?

A. Minimize contact with his/her peers
B. Behave in an authoritarian way
C. Spend a lot of time politicking
D. Place excessive restrictions on employees
E. Hold back talented employees
F. Focus on promoting conflict