Which of the following is a problem associated with workplace aggression discussed in your textbook?
A) There are no tests which will help employers predict which employees are most likely to be aggressive.
B) Once an employee is hired, there is nothing supervisors can do to reduce the likelihood of aggression.
C) It is illegal to discriminate against an employee because they have aggressive tendencies.
D) Some risk factors for aggression are actually desirable traits for certain positions.
Answer: D
Rationale: Some risk factors for aggression—competitiveness and achievement motivation, for example—are also desirable qualities for certain positions.
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