Question

Daniel thinks he may be coming down with the flu. However, he is scheduled to give a presentation on the company’s new product line to potential clients, so he goes into the office anyway. Daniel knows he probably won’t perform well on the presentation, but at least he won’t get in trouble with his boss. That best exemplifies _________.

Answer 1

Answer: Counter-productive work behavior

Explanation: Counterproductive work behavior is used to describe actions or attitude attributed to employees of an organization which could impede the productivity or growth of an organization. Counterproductive work behavior may include tardiness, fraud or other acts which could negatively affect the productivity. Counterproductive behavior negates moral and organizational ethics and may occur as a means of avenging an unfair treatment or to avoid getting into trouble as in the case of Daniel who opted for giving a below par presentation to clients rather than abstaining from work and getting into trouble with his boss.