Steve, a supervisor, works in a country where corruption levels are relatively high. As a direct consequence of this, Steve will have difficulty
A. being productive.
B. improving the efficiency of his team.
C. dealing with immediate subordinates.
D. practicing ethical values.
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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