Question 1

&#34;Quid pro quo&#34; and &#34;hostile work environment&#34; are two forms of which of the following forms of counterproductive behavior?&#10;A) Iinterpersonal incivility&#10;B) Ssexual harassment&#10;C) Ggeneral mistreatment&#10;D) Tturnover

Accepted Answer

"Quid pro quo" and "hostile work environment" are both forms of sexual harassment, which is a type of counterproductive behavior that violates the fundamental rights of employees in the workplace. Interpersonal incivility, general mistreatment, and turnover, on the other hand, refer to different types of negative behaviors that can have detrimental effects on individuals and organizations but are not specifically related to sexual harassment.

Question 2

An employee takes a pen from work home every day, but does so because he/she forgets and leaves it in his/her pocket. Is this a counterproductive work behavior?&#10;A) Yes, it is theft.&#10;B) Yes, it is deviance.&#10;C) Yes, it is sabotage.&#10;D) No, it is not counterproductive because he/she didn't mean to.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is theft.

Question 3

Which of the following is a well-documented strong predictor of sabotage to an organization?&#10;A) Low income level of employee&#10;B) Type of industry&#10;C) Unfair rules or treatment at work&#10;D) Ability to act without being seen

Accepted Answer

Unfair rules or treatment at work have been found to be a strong predictor of sabotage to an organization, as employees may feel resentment and a desire for revenge. Low income level or type of industry may not necessarily be directly related to sabotage, and the ability to act without being seen may be a factor but not a well-documented predictor.

Question 4

Choose the best definition of counterproductive organizational behavior.&#10;A) Behavior that slows an employee down on the job.&#10;B) Behavior that runs against the goals of an organization.&#10;C) Behavior that prevents an employee from being effective.&#10;D) Behavior determined by market pressures.

Accepted Answer

Counterproductive organizational behavior refers to actions or behaviors of employees that go against the goals and objectives of the organization. These behaviors may hinder productivity, decrease morale and disrupt the normal functioning of a workplace. Therefore, the best definition is that given in option B.

Question 5

Which of the following is not an example of incivility?&#10;A) Sara doesn't smile at Jane when she passes her in the hallway.&#10;B) Sara laughs when Jane gives a poor presentation at work.&#10;C) Sara doesn't invite Jane to a party after work.&#10;D) Sara yells at Jane in front of others and calls her a jerk.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 6: Counterproductive Behavior in Organizations