Josef Has Been an Employee in Your Small Business for the Last

question 19

Multiple Choice

Josef has been an employee in your small business for the last two months.You have noticed that on the three occasions when you confronted Josef on missing equipment he at first denied it and then admitted to taking the items home.Josef has also told you that he thought it would be all right with you,even though he did not ask for your permission.You have also noticed that Josef has lied repeatedly to you about where he was on days when he was absent.In your latest discussion with Josef,he told you that any action is ethical,as long as the ends justify the means.Josef seems to have the personality characteristic known as

• A)proactiveness.
• B)Machiavellianism.
• C)initiative taking.
• D)risk-taking.
• E)competitiveness.