Which of the Following Is an Example of the Fundamental

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the fundamental attribution error?

• A) Dorothy thinks that her co-worker's bad mood is because their boss was overworking them.
• B) Craig assumes that his classmate is stupid, because his classmate got a poor grade on the midterm exam.
• C) Blanche is angry because she didn't get the promotion she applied for, and it was given to someone she doesn't respect.
• D) Taylor knows that there is a rip in the carpet that trips people, and he laughs every time someone falls down.

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Definitions:

Organization

A structured group of people working together to achieve specific goals.

Characteristics

Qualities or features that are typical of a person, thing, or group and serve to identify them.

Delegation

The assignment of responsibility or authority from one person to another for specific tasks or functions.

Organic Company

A business that is flexible, adaptive, and informal in its structure and operations, often contrasted with more bureaucratic, traditional firms.