An Employee Who Blames His/her Supervisor for a Poor Performance

question 124

Multiple Choice

An employee who blames his/her supervisor for a poor performance evaluation has a(n) __________.

• A)low self- esteem
• B)high Machiavellianism
• C)internal locus of control
• D)external locus of control

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Definitions:

Persuasion

The act of convincing someone to do something or to believe in something through reasoning or argument.

Persuasion

The act or process of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

Social Influence

The effect that the words, actions, or mere presence of other people have on our thoughts, feelings, attitudes, or behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort resulting from conflicting beliefs, behaviors, or attitudes.