Sales Can Be a Stressful Occupation Although Different Sales Jobs

question 27

Multiple Choice

Sales can be a stressful occupation although different sales jobs have different stress levels. As you seek a job in sales, which of the following questions is one you should ask yourself to help you determine your acceptable level of stress?

• A)Do I prefer to set my own deadlines, or do I need deadlines set by others?
• B)Am I propelled more by financial incentives, personal recognition, or the satisfaction of just getting a task completed?
• C)Am I a risk-taker, or do I prefer more secure activities?
• D)Do I prefer mechanical and technical topics or am I more disposed to art, fashion, and merchandising?
• E)What types of knowledge has college provided me?

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Definitions:

Justice

The principle of moral righteousness and fairness that governs individual behavior and societal laws.

Beneficence

A principle in ethics and morality that refers to the act of doing good or performing actions for the benefit of others.

Difference Principle

A concept from John Rawls' theory asserting that inequalities in social and economic distribution are acceptable only if they benefit the least advantaged members of society.

Double Effect

A principle in ethics that allows actions which have both a positive and a negative effect, especially in medical ethics where the aim is to relieve suffering even if it may hasten death.