Final answer:
A. Yelling at co-workers in the workplace.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer is A. Yelling at co-workers in the workplace. Passive-aggressive communication involves expressing negative feelings indirectly rather than being open and assertive. Yelling at co-workers is a direct and aggressive form of communication, which does not align with passive-aggressive behavior. The other options, B. Letting a problem escalate, C. Temporary compliance, and D. Intentional inefficiency, are all examples of passive-aggressive behavior.