An Employee Takes a Pen from Work Home Every Day

question 1

Multiple Choice

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.

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Definitions:

Misperception

A misunderstanding or incorrect interpretation of a situation, often leading to erroneous decisions or beliefs.

Opportunity Costs

The price paid for not choosing the second-best option available when deciding.

Risk Aversion

A preference for avoiding loss over making a gain, indicating a greater sensitivity to losses than to equivalent gains.

Mental Accounting

A concept in behavioral economics where individuals categorize and treat money differently based on subjective criteria, often leading to irrational financial decisions.