A Top-Management Team in an Organization Is Feeling Threatened by a Deteriorating

question 19

Multiple Choice

A top-management team in an organization is feeling threatened by a deteriorating economic situation and doubt their ability to manage it. Feeling threatened and powerless, the team accuses other lower-level managers of being unable to control the situation or of lacking the ability or desire to do so. Which of the following biases is being experienced by the top-management team?

• A) representativeness
• B) projection
• C) frequency
• D) cognitive dissonance

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Definitions:

Unpaid Household Labor

Work performed within the home, such as cooking, cleaning, and caregiving, that is not compensated with monetary payment.

Emotional Caretaking

The act of providing emotional support and nurturing to another person, often prioritizing their emotional wellbeing.

Household Help

Assistance in managing domestic chores and activities within a home.

Earns More

The situation where one individual or entity achieves a higher income or revenue compared to another in a similar timeframe or context.