Asked by rachel hazell on Sep 23, 2024

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Which of the following statements describes a person who is LEAST likely to be "accident-prone?"

A) Beverly is a very optimistic and trusting person who has a lot of empathy for her co-workers who have problems.
B) Geoffrey is 63 years old and very worried about whether he has enough money for his retirement.
C) Rubina is in the middle of a nasty divorce that has made her quite unhappy.
D) Rashmi does not like to work in close contact with other employees and feels that people in general are not to be trusted.
E) Jackson is a very happy-go-lucky kind of guy who likes to drink a couple of beers with his lunch and have a six-pack or two after work.

Accident-Prone

A tendency to be more likely to experience accidents than the average person.

Optimistic

The tendency to see the positive side of things and expect the best possible outcome.

Retirement

The act of leaving one's job or career, often due to reaching a certain age, and transitioning into a phase of life with potentially reduced involvement in professional activities.

  • Acknowledge the importance of employee actions and personality in the mitigation of workplace hazards and incidents.
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ketema lidya3 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Optimism, trust, and empathy are not directly linked to being accident-prone, unlike the stress, distraction, or impairment suggested in the other options.