Donnell Is a Computer Programmer Whose Job Performance Rating Notes

question 100

Multiple Choice

Donnell is a computer programmer whose job performance rating notes the fact that he often goes out to the parking lot and sits in his car during lunch hour. He is otherwise sociable and never late coming back from lunch; therefore, this is not an appropriate item to include on his job performance rating because it

• A) is not a behavior relevant to the accomplishment of organizational goals.
• B) demonstrates an undue focus on interpersonal citizenship behavior.
• C) relates to his task performance rather than his job performance.
• D) implies that he is doing something wrong by sitting in his car.
• E) concerns citizenship behavior rather than job performance.

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Definitions:

Ethical Problem

A dilemma or situation that requires a decision to be made that involves questioning the morality of the actions or choices.

Business Decision Maker

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Unethically

Behaving in a manner that is contrary to accepted moral norms or professional standards.