Deck 6: Counterproductive Behavior in Organizations

Question 1

"Quid pro quo" and "hostile work environment" are two forms of which of the following forms of counterproductive behavior?

A) Iinterpersonal incivility
B) Ssexual harassment
C) Ggeneral mistreatment
D) Tturnover

Answer 1

Ssexual 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?

A) Yes, it is theft.
B) Yes, it is deviance.
C) Yes, it is sabotage.
D) No, it is not counterproductive because he/she didn't mean to.

Answer 2

Yes, it is theft.

Question 3

Which of the following is a well-documented strong predictor of sabotage to an organization?

A) Low income level of employee
B) Type of industry
C) Unfair rules or treatment at work
D) Ability to act without being seen

Answer 3

Unfair rules or treatment at work

Question 4

Choose the best definition of counterproductive organizational behavior.

A) Behavior that slows an employee down on the job.
B) Behavior that runs against the goals of an organization.
C) Behavior that prevents an employee from being effective.
D) Behavior determined by market pressures.

Question 5

Which of the following is not an example of incivility?

A) Sara doesn't smile at Jane when she passes her in the hallway.
B) Sara laughs when Jane gives a poor presentation at work.
C) Sara doesn't invite Jane to a party after work.
D) Sara yells at Jane in front of others and calls her a jerk.