Wei Xu Works in a Pet-Friendly Office

question 14

Multiple Choice

Wei Xu works in a pet-friendly office.When returning from lunch with a box of leftover food, a co-worker's dog jumped at her and bit her on the back of her leg.Closer inspection showed that the skin was slightly scratched and a bruise was forming.She was given a band-aid and ice pack by the company nurse.She took an over-the-counter pain reliever she had in her purse and went back to work.What best describes the action HR should take in response to the injury?

• A)The injury does not need to be recorded because she did not receive medical treatment beyond first-aid.
• B)The injury does not need to be recorded because it does not involve a death or illness.
• C)The injury does not need to be recorded because it was not work-related.
• D)The injury must be reported because it involved a work restriction.
• E)The injury must be reported because she received first-aid.

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Definitions:

Situational Attributions

The process of explaining someone's behavior based on external factors, such as the environment or social context.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Disposition

A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

Stanford Prison Study

A psychological experiment conducted in 1971 that explored the effects of perceived power, focusing on the struggle between prisoners and prison officers.