Which of the following is an example of covert rather than overt resistance to new work regulations?
A) Employees slow down their work so that supervisors know they are unhappy.
B) Employees do not follow new procedures when their supervisors are not present.
C) Employees request a meeting with management to voice their opinions.
D) Employees refuse to comply with the new procedures from their supervisors.

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Covert resistance involves subtle, hidden, or indirect actions, unlike overt resistance which is open and direct. In option B, employees not following new procedures when supervisors are not present is an example of covert resistance because it is done secretly, without openly challenging or confronting the supervisors.

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