Sheryl is frustrated with her job and in recent weeks, has been sabotaging the projects of her coworkers. This is an example of:
Correct answer: D. Counterproductive behavior
- A. Revenge
- B. Performance monitoring
- C. Hostile action
- D. Counterproductive behavior
Explanation
Sabotaging coworkers’ projects is deliberate behavior that harms the organization or its members, so it is counterproductive behavior. Revenge may be the motive, but it is not the broader behavioral classification described here.
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