Buck Passing Is Seen When an Employee ________

question 60

Multiple Choice

Buck passing is seen when an employee ________.

• A) avoids an unwanted task by falsely pleading ignorance or inability
• B) prolongs a task to give the appearance of being occupied
• C) documents his or her activity rigorously to project an image of competence and thoroughness
• D) develops explanations that lessen his or her responsibility for a negative outcome
• E) transfers responsibility for the execution of a task or decision to someone else

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in the air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Future Generations

Refers to the people who will live in the future, highlighting the importance of considering the long-term impacts of decisions made today.

Pollution Charges

Fees imposed on entities that pollute, acting as a financial disincentive for environmental pollution.

Efficient

A state or quality of achieving maximum productivity with the least waste of time or resources; often used in the context of economic resource allocation.