In Response to Organizational Pressure to Perform, Barry Used a Deceptive

question 148

Multiple Choice

In response to organizational pressure to perform, Barry used a deceptive sales tactic to obtain a major sales contract. He was surprised that he wasn't punished for his behavior and even received a substantial bonus for securing the contract. Given the same opportunity in the future, Barry will most likely

• A) blow the whistle on his employer to a government agency.
• B) report his employer to the industry's trade association.
• C) express his discomfort with the situation to his supervisor.
• D) not use the similar sales tactic again.
• E) use the similar sales tactic again.

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Definitions:

Epidermal Cells

Cells that make up the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, playing a crucial role in protection and barrier functions.

Keratinization

The process by which cells from beneath the skin's surface move up, lose their nucleus, and become filled with keratin protein, leading to the formation of the tough, protective outer layer of the skin and hair.

Protein

Essential biomolecules comprised of one or more chains of amino acids, playing a crucial role in cell structure, function, and regulation.

Integumentary System

The body system comprising the skin and its appendages (including hair, scales, feathers, hooves, and nails), serving as a protective covering and involved in regulating temperature.