Case 17.1 ​

question 37

Multiple Choice

Case 17.1
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William is a 38-year-old computer systems executive.He has come to a point in his life where he is reassessing his ambitions and personal life.He attends professional development conferences regularly and is working on an MBA.Although he eats a low-fat diet and exercises regularly,he works 70-80 hours a week,seldom sees his children except after they are in bed,does not visit his place of worship except on religious holidays,and feels as though his wife is a stranger.William believes that if he can earn just 20 percent more,he can relax because his family will be financially secure.
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-Refer to Case 17.1.In order to attain a "right livelihood," William needs to

• A) ​get promoted so he can delegate more of his work.
• B) lose weight and get in better shape.​
• C) de-emphasize the spiritual side of his life.​
• D) make a conscious choice to do so.​

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