Although Several Factors Contribute to Workplace Aggression,one Particularly Important Factor

question 40

Multiple Choice

Although several factors contribute to workplace aggression,one particularly important factor that has been identified in several research studies is perceived unfairness.This is because .

• A)people frequently seek revenge on those who have slighted them in the past
• B)people are highly stressed because of the current trend towards downsizing and outsourcing
• C)people experience intense anger and resentment when they feel that they have been treated unfairly
• D)organizations are impersonal structures that cannot directly support employee efforts to improve their position
• E)organizations generally mistreat many of their employees as a matter of course

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Definitions:

CM Ratio

Contribution margin ratio, showing the portion of sales revenue that is not consumed by variable costs and contributes to covering fixed costs.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not fluctuate with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Units

A measure of quantity for items that are being produced, sold, or inventoried by a company.

Target Profit

The profit a company aims to achieve for a specific period.