New York, Oct 12 (IANS) Having sex with the boss is the fastest way to get to the top, according to an increasing number of Americans.

The Adecco Group, a human-resources consulting firm, conducted a ‘Best Boss’ survey, which revealed that 17 percent of US workers think having an affair with the boss can lead to a better position.

And seven percent of those surveyed confessed they had actually done it.

The poll also found that one-third of workers is convinced he or she is smarter than the boss, the New York Post reported.

Nearly 40 percent named Oprah Winfrey as their idea of a perfect boss, while 35 percent selected President Barack Obama and 28 percent said Donald Trump.

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook chief, was one of the least-wanted bosses, picked by just nine percent of those surveyed. He was joined by ‘American Idol’ judge Simon Cowell and former BP honcho Tony Hayward.