Who is cited as a role model?

• A. A fictional character
• B. My ex-boss Jack
• C. My neighbor
• D. A late mentor

Answer: (B)

A role model is someone whose actions you admire and strive to imitate in your own life, especially in how they handle work and ethics. Naming an ex-boss as a role model signals a real, concrete influence you want to emulate in professional life. That makes your ex-boss Jack the best choice here because it points to a living, identifiable person who demonstrated qualities you aspire to mirror—leadership, decision-making, accountability, and professional standards you can apply day to day. While a fictional character can be inspiring, it’s not usually the source of real-world behavior you model in the workplace. A neighbor might influence personal values, but not typically the professional standards you’re aiming to imitate. A late mentor could be an inspiration, but the question’s framing highlights a current or known professional example. So the ex-boss Jack is cited as the role model.