Buck Passing Is Seen When an Employee ________

question 56

Multiple Choice

Buck passing is seen when an employee ________.

• A) avoids an unwanted task by falsely pleading ignorance or inability
• B) prolongs a task to give the appearance of being occupied
• C) documents his activity rigorously to project an image of competence and thoroughness
• D) develops explanations that lessen his responsibility for a negative outcome
• E) transfers responsibility for the execution of a task or decision to someone else

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