Question

which of the following is an example of externally caused behavior? select one: a. an employee was fired because he violated a company policy. b. an employee postpones a meeting because he overslept. c. an employee was promoted when he achieved more than the assigned objectives. d. an employee closed a sale with an important corporate client because of his excellent negotiation skills. e. an employee is late to work because of a punctured tire.

Answer 1

An example of externally caused behavior is when an employee is fired because they violated a company policy.

Step-by-step explanation:

An example of externally caused behavior is option a. an employee was fired because he violated a company policy.

When an employee is fired for violating a company policy, the behavior is caused by an external factor, in this case, the company policy. The employee's behavior is a direct result of the consequences imposed by the company for violating the policy. Other options mentioned, such as oversleeping, achieving objectives, excellent negotiation skills, or a punctured tire, are examples of internally caused behavior influenced by personal choices or circumstances.