Unproductive or counterproductive transactions were considered to be signs of ego state problems. The academic John Delury has described the sanctions as futile and counterproductive. Instead, they "result in coercive, unjust and counterproductive approaches to wildlife conservation". The American government soon came to view the programme as ineffective and counterproductive. Others find the war metaphor potentially counterproductive. Aggression is believed to moderate the relationship between narcissism and counterproductive work behaviors. The overt test asks about past behavior and attitudes about theft and counterproductive behavior. Personality is a predictor of an employee's proclivity toward counterproductive work behaviors. Earthjustice has come under criticism for actions that are described as radical or counterproductive. The reason for this seemingly counterproductive measure will become evident shortly. German official position is that offset arrangements are economically counterproductive in defense trade. No, this is very silly and counterproductive. Alex paid for Jenna's treatments, which proved unsuccessful, therefore becoming counterproductive to her agenda. There are good/productive and negative/counterproductive ways to handle stress. It seems to be counterproductive of the profit maximizing nature of market economy.