Peter Was Recently Hired as a Salesman for a National

question 370

Multiple Choice

Peter was recently hired as a salesman for a national consulting firm. His job involves spending a significant portion of his time out of the office visiting prospects and attending conferences. Which of the following is a strategy the consulting firm may employ to discourage Peter from shirking his responsibilities?

• A)Tell Peter that the shareholders want to earn a large profit this year.
• B)Stop paying Peter bonuses based on how much he's sold.
• C)Allow Peter to set his own schedule and work from home frequently.
• D)Pay Peter an above-equilibrium wage.

---

Definitions:

Individual Human Beings

Each single member of the Homo sapiens species, emphasizing the uniqueness and personal identity of every person.

Consumerism

The cultural inclination towards the buying and accumulation of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.

Oppose Consumerism

To critique or resist the culture of acquiring and valuing goods and services in excess of one's basic needs.

Evolutionary Psychologists

Scientists who study the psychological traits such as memory, perception, and language from a modern evolutionary perspective.