An Employee Occasionally Comes to Work Late and Makes Errors

question 30

Multiple Choice

An employee occasionally comes to work late and makes errors. The employee consistently has an excuse as to why it's not his fault for being late and for errors. This behavior is characteristic of which personality trait?

• A) dominance
• B) high energy
• C) self-confidence
• D) internal locus of control
• E) stability
• F) integrity
• G) intelligence
• H) flexibility
• I) sensitivity to others

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Definitions:

Transitional Stress

Stress experienced during or following a change in one’s life or environment, often associated with adapting to new circumstances or roles.

Layoff Stress

Layoff stress refers to the psychological strain and anxiety caused by job loss or the threat of losing one's job.

Type A Behaviour

A personality characteristic marked by a constant sense of urgency, competitiveness, and an excessive drive to achieve goals.

Feeling Guilty

describes the emotional state experienced when one believes they have acted against moral, ethical, or personal standards.