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samantha picon
on Oct 21, 2024
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When an observer blames another person's performance failures or problems more on internal factors relating to the individual than on external factors relating to the environment, the observer is ___.
A) making a fundamental attribution error
B) promoting a self-serving bias
C) doing a legitimate performance appraisal
D) applying the Internal Factor Theory
E) applying the External Factor Theory
Fundamental Attribution Error
is a cognitive bias where an individual underestimates situational factors and overestimates personal characteristics when explaining others' behaviors.
Internal Factors
Elements within an organization or individual that affect performance, decisions, and outcomes.
- Explain the concept of attribution and its importance in analyzing behaviors and occurrences in the workplace.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the concept of attribution and its importance in analyzing behaviors and occurrences in the workplace.