William Works for a Company That Creates Parts for Playground

question 98

Multiple Choice

William works for a company that creates parts for playground slides.He noticed that during production,several parts were not passing necessary tests to ensure top notch safety requirements.When he told his manager,she said not to worry about it because it was only a few of them and no one would notice.William believed this to be wrong and went to the media with this information.William is an example of _________.

• A)displacement of responsibility
• B)a whistle-blower
• C)diffusion of responsibility
• D)attribution of blame

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Definitions:

Effective Listener

Someone who actively listens, understands, and engages with the speaker, demonstrating comprehension and empathy.

Defensive Listening

A listening style where the listener is overly sensitive or reactive to the message, often perceiving it as a personal attack.

Misinterpreting

Understanding a message or piece of information incorrectly due to various factors such as language barriers, cultural differences, or personal biases.

Nonverbal Communication

Information sent and received, both intentionally and unintentionally, without using written or spoken language.