Which Is It? (Scenario)

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which Is It? (Scenario)
Marwan has been Lina's boss now for about six months. Recently, Lina had recommended firing Samir, one of her own staff, for his repeated "inability to get along with others." Marwan checked with Samir's coworkers, and none of them supported Lina's contention. In addition, several of Lina's peers had met with Marwan. Word of Samir's fate was getting out, and they wanted to let Marwan know that in the past, Lina had singled out other employees for persecution. When asked for specific problems with Samir, Lina mentioned that in addition to his attitude, he had been late several times recently. Marwan knew that Samir lived several miles away and that others had been late due to poor weather. Marwan did not know whether he should support Lina, his manager, or hold off and not fire Samir.
-What factor of attribution theory was Marwan concerned about when he found out that Samir had been late to work because of the weather?

• A) consistency
• B) repeatedness
• C) distinctiveness
• D) consensus

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Definitions:

Payees

Individuals or entities to whom money is payable, often seen in the context of checks or promissory notes.

Negotiation

The process of discussing and arriving at a mutual agreement between parties, often involving compromise or conciliation.

Depositary Bank

A financial institution that holds and manages securities for its clients, facilitating the trading of these securities.

Payor Bank

The bank that is directed by a check or draft to pay a certain amount of money to the person or entity named on the check.