Which of the Following Is an Example of Externally Caused

question 81

Multiple Choice

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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Definitions:

Rising

Describes an increase or upward movement in metrics such as price, quantity, or value.

Base Year

A reference year used for comparative purposes in the calculation of indexes, such as the Consumer Price Index, to measure changes over time.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, used to measure inflation or deflation.

First Year

The initial period or starting phase of an entity, event, or process, often marking the beginning of measurement or assessment.