Which of the following is an example of externally caused behavior?
A) An employee is late to work because of a punctured tire.
B) An employee closed a sale with an important corporate client because of his excellent negotiation skills.
C) An employee was fired because he violated a company policy.
D) An employee was promoted when he achieved more than the assigned objectives.
E) An employee postpones a meeting because he overslept.

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External behavior is caused by factors outside of the individual's control, as in the case of the employee being late due to a punctured tire. The other options involve internal factors such as skills, actions, and choices made by the employee.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Externally Caused