Jon, a cashier, is evaluated according to how many items he scans per hour. In trying to get a good score Jon crushes fruit as heavier items slide down upon them. The situation illustrates problems with

a. measures of performance. c. oligarchy.
b. trained incapacity. d. expert power.


A

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