Hanson Is What the Text Would Classify as a Fence-Sitter

question 74

Multiple Choice

Hanson is what the text would classify as a fence-sitter. Which of the following likely describes a typical workday for Hanson?

• A) He arrives on time, competently finishes only the tasks assigned to him, and leaves at the official end of the workday.
• B) He arrives early, finishes his tasks and asks for more, and stays late to put in maximum effort.
• C) He often complains about his work and undermines others but performs well on the tasks given to him.
• D) He does slightly substandard work and refuses attempts to involve him in decision making about company work or policies.

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Definitions:

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