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

question 59

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 similar sales tactic again.
• E)use similar sales tactic again.

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