According to the Chapter Opening Case, Despite Recent Declines Both

question 101

Multiple Choice

According to the chapter Opening Case, despite recent declines both globally and domestically, M&A opportunities seem strong in sectors such as ________and ________.

• A) automobiles; hotels
• B) health care; software
• C) energy; health care
• D) energy; biotechnology

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Definitions:

Situational Attribution

The process of attributing a person's actions to external circumstances or situations rather than to internal characteristics.

Self-serving Bias

A common tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors while blaming external factors for their failures.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors when judging others' behavior.

Dispositional Factors

Aspects of an individual's personality that influence their behavior and attitudes in various situations.