A Week Ago, Manny Wrecked a Company Car When Another

question 82

Multiple Choice

A week ago, Manny wrecked a company car when another driver pulled out in front of him, and once he threw away about a hundred dollars' worth of perfectly good office supplies while clearing out an old storage cabinet. Yet his supervisors have not held either action against him. Why is this most likely the case?

• A) These acts were unintentional and therefore are not considered counterproductive behavior.
• B) Manny is already receiving professional help for his tendency toward counterproductive behavior.
• C) Manny is such a good performer at the company that he can get away with counterproductive behavior.
• D) Manny has connections to the company's leadership and therefore will not be blamed for counterproductive behavior.
• E) These acts were the result of Manny's personal problems and therefore are not considered counterproductive behavior.

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