Which of the Following Reasons Does the Text Identify as a Reason

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons does the text identify as a reason that bullying is so persistent in workplaces?

• A) Individuals who are bullied often do not know how to tell their story of abuse to someone who can help them because they fear retribution.
• B) Bullying is indirectly rewarded by organizational leaders.
• C) Bullies can appear perfectly nice in front of other organizational members.
• D) Individuals who are bullied do not want to get fired.

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Definitions:

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The analysis of decision making in situations where two or more players (such as individuals or firms) must consider the potential reactions of others to their own actions.

Tit-for-Tat Strategy

A strategy in repeated games where a player's move in the current round is the same as the opponent's move in the previous round.

Prisoners' Dilemma

A situation in game theory where two individuals acting in their own self-interest do not produce the optimal outcome, showcasing the conflict between personal and collective rationality.

Tying

Tying is a sales technique where a seller requires the purchaser of one product to also buy another, secondary product.