Camara and Jose Always Ask the Professor in Their American

question 125

Multiple Choice

Camara and Jose always ask the professor in their American Government class exactly what will be on the next exam.They ask this question so that they can study for no more than they absolutely must.This is an example of:

• A) the negative effects of pay-for-performance on the spirit of cooperation.
• B) the "do only what you get paid for" syndrome.
• C) negative psychological contracts.
• D) an increase of intrinsic drives.

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