Tess is the general manager of Choc-a-block, an international sweet manufacturing company. She wants to give one of her managers an "Employee of the Year" award. Which of the following managers should she choose if she is looking for the employee with the highest level of competence?
A) Jack, who is completely trustworthy with confidential information
B) Dora, who is the first one to explain what she needs in any situation
C) Maria, who develops effective action plans to achieve team goals
D) Peggy, who considers company interests above those of customers
E) Terry, who keeps a low profile and does not draw attention to himself

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Maria is the best choice as she has demonstrated competence in developing effective action plans to achieve team goals, which is a crucial aspect of management. Trustworthiness with confidential information (A), being the first to explain what she needs (B), considering company interests above those of customers (D), and keeping a low profile (E) are all important traits, but they do not necessarily indicate the highest level of competence in management.

Tess Is the General Manager of Choc-A-Block, an International Sweet