What Is the Fundamental Attribution Error

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the fundamental attribution error?

• A) the tendency to attribute one's own behaviour to personal factors rather than to the situation
• B) the tendency to attribute one's own behaviour to the situation rather than to personal factors
• C) the tendency to attribute another person's behaviour to personal factors rather than to the situation
• D) the tendency to attribute another person's behaviour to situational factors rather than to personal factors

Analyze the role of performance evaluation techniques and biases in organizational settings.

Understand the significance of structured interviews in the employee selection process.

Explain perceptual biases in the context of employment interviews and performance evaluations.

Acknowledge the influence of start times and scheduling biases on job performance ratings.

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