Bill Has Taken a Job with Another Accounting Firm

question 31

Multiple Choice

Bill has taken a job with another accounting firm. He quickly discovers that the norms from his previous employer (maximum billable hours, 80 hours weeks, etc.) are the same here. This is an example of a norm developing because of:

• A) carryovers from other situations.
• B) an explicit statement by a superior.
• C) precedents set over time.
• D) critical events in the group's history.

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Definitions:

Anxiety Disorder

A category of mental health disorders characterized by excessive fear, anxiety, and related behavioral disturbances.

Threatening Situation

An event or circumstance that is perceived to pose a direct risk to an individual's safety or well-being.

Excessive Anxiety

Anxiety that is disproportionately high in relation to the actual threat or challenge posed, often impacting daily functioning.

Ambiguous Story

A narrative that presents vague or incomplete information, allowing for multiple interpretations.