People who adopt a careerist strategy focus on career advancement through political machinations rather than excellent performance. Experts have pointed out four ways in which workers try to influence their superiors opinions of them: favor doing ( doing a favor for a superior in hopes that the favor will someday be returned), opinion conformity (agreeing with superiors in order to build trust and a relationship), other enhancement (flattery), and self-presentation (portraying oneself as having very desirable traits and motives). In what other ways might employees try to influence their superiors opinions of them? How can managers tell when an employee is sincere? What criteria should be used when deciding which employees to promote?

The other ways through which employees might try to influence the opinion of their superiors are:

1. By performing up to the expectation of the superiors.

2. Following the code of conduct as determined by the management of the company.

3. Putting the interest of the company in the first place.

4. By becoming an asset for a company, that company does not want to lose ever.

Managers can tell their employees about their sincere work by recognizing and appreciating their work in front of the whole office. Managers can also motivate them by providing some monetary benefits like a bonus.

The number of criteria that can be used when deciding which employees to promote are:

1. The productivity of the employee is the most important factor before deciding to promote the employee.

2. One should take note of the performance of the employee - whether it's a one-time performance or a consistent performance.

3. One should evaluate the value of the employee before promoting it to a higher level.

4. One should also evaluate whether the employee is ready to take charge of higher duties or not.c