In Office Space, the Character Peter Gibbons Spends Much of the Movie

question 119

Multiple Choice

In Office Space, the character Peter Gibbons spends much of the movie trying to find unconventional and even illegal ways of making more money. According to Robert Merton's typology, what category does Peter fit into?

• A) ritualist
• B) rebel
• C) innovator
• D) retreatist
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Travel Away

The situation in which an individual is working or conducting business away from their normal workplace, potentially affecting tax deductions for travel expenses.

Incidental Expenses

Minor or secondary expenses that occur during the process of conducting business or performing a service.

Personal Property

Property that includes movable items such as furniture, cars, and investments, as opposed to real estate.

200% Declining-Balance Rate

A method of accelerated depreciation allowing for a double rate of depreciation on assets, compared to the straight-line method.