Question

Henry is upset because his boss recently reprimanded him for missing a deadline. He put him on a probation period in which Henry lost his two day a week telecommuting privilege. Henry now has to work at the office five days a week. Which of the following might result from Henry's negative attitude due to the reprimand?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is Deviant workplace behavior.

Explanation:

The deviation can be defined as any behavior that is not in accordance with the expectations of society or of a particular group of society or of a particular group within it. Deviation is a distancing from the norm and occurs when an individual or a group of individuals do not share the patterns of society. Generally, we get used to considering deviation in terms of behavior that has been judged negative, such as crime or insanity. However, the individual who excels or exceeds widely the patterns of a society can be considered equally deviant.

The social norms that exist within a culture defend deviant behavior. An act may be appropriate and acceptable in a given situation, while it is considered improper and unacceptable in a different situation. For example, the police officer who shoots and kills a fugitive killer as a last resort (it is an act of self-defense) may receive a mention of merit for its value. Despite the criminal who shoots and kills a person during an assault, he is subject to one of the most severe penalties contemplated by law. Both acts are diverted since each represents a distancing from the norm.