In One of the Case Studies in the Textbook, Katie

question 14

Multiple Choice

In one of the case studies in the textbook, Katie Jordon was the "All-American Girl Next Door" working her first job out of college. As an on-site manager for an apartment complex in Dallas, she did such a good job that when her employer purchased a huge apartment complex in Houston, she was asked to run it. All was well until a member of the maintenance crew resigned. She continued to keep him on the payroll and pocketed his wages. She later added a non-existent assistant once she saw how easy it was to add an employee without being questioned. However, her scheme eventually came to light, and her days of bonus pay were over. What happened to Jordon?

• A) The company terminated her employment but failed to press charges against her in order to keep things quiet.
• B) She was convicted but served no jail time.
• C) She skipped town and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
• D) She took out a loan for the amount stolen and paid the company back in lieu of the company pressing charges against her.

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Definitions:

Androgynous

A gender expression that combines or blurs characteristics traditionally associated with both masculinity and femininity.

Traditionally Masculine Traits

Characteristics culturally associated with male identity, such as strength, independence, and assertiveness.

Normative

Relating to an established standard or norm; often used to describe behaviors or conditions that are considered typical within a specific society or group.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by thoroughness, diligence, and the carefulness of an individual.