Which of the following is NOT a DEOCS risk factor?

• A. Sleep quality
• B. Binge drinking
• C. Passive leadership
• D. Sexist behaviors

Answer: (A)

The key idea is recognizing which patterns of workplace behavior DEOCS treats as risk factors for a negative climate. Binge drinking is seen as a risk factor because alcohol use can elevate the chances of misconduct or unsafe environments and is tied to how the workplace culture handles safety and respect. Passive leadership is a risk factor because leaders who don’t address problems or enforce policies allow negative behaviors to go unchecked, degrading the climate. Sexist behaviors are a risk factor because they directly undermine equal opportunity and respectful treatment, signaling a biased and hostile environment.

Sleep quality, while important for individual well-being and performance, is not categorized by DEOCS as a risk factor for organizational climate. It doesn’t reflect the collective patterns of leadership, policy enforcement, or group conduct that DEOCS assesses to gauge climate related to equal opportunity and respect.