Mike Sullivan Has a Good Friend in a Competing Firm

question 8

Multiple Choice

Mike Sullivan has a good friend in a competing firm whom he meets almost every weekend. On one such meeting, Mike began telling his friend about the recent meetings he had been attending with the managers and revealed some details from his company's strategic plans. Subsequently, Mike's colleagues accused him of helping his friend in the rival firm at the expense of jeopardizing his own company. They reached this conclusion as they had been watching Mike's interactions with his friend over social networking sites. Once they reported this to their managers, Mike was terminated. Which of the following performance issues caused Mike's termination?

• A) Employee misconduct on social networking sites
• B) Theft
• C) Family issues
• D) Absenteeism
• E) Inability to handle proprietary information

Understand the requirements and protections provided under various consumer protection laws.

Identify the regulatory measures and remedies available for false or deceptive advertising.

Comprehend the rights and procedures under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Recognize the implications and regulations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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Definitions:

Roles

The defined behaviors, duties, and responsibilities expected of individuals in specific positions or social settings.

Group Think

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Belief Systems

Comprehensive frameworks of values and principles that individuals or groups use to understand and interpret the world.

Group Cohesion

Refers to the bond that holds a group together and the sense of solidarity among its members.