Jason's Performance at Work Was Declining as He Had to Meet

question 160

Multiple Choice

Jason's performance at work was declining as he had to meet unrealistic targets daily. Though he was able to meet his targets, the quality of his work was not very good. His supervisor assumed that this was due to a lack of concentration and laziness. This scenario is an instance of a _____.

• A) stereotyping error
• B) halo effect
• C) fundamental attribution error
• D) projection error
• E) self-serving bias

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Definitions:

School Performance

The measurement of a student's academic achievement based on grades, tests, and other criteria.

Glass Ceiling

An invisible barrier preventing minorities and women from rising to upper levels of management or leadership despite their qualifications.

Top-down Barrier

Obstacles to progress or communication that originate from higher levels in a hierarchical structure, affecting those at lower levels.

Occupational Advancement Bias

The unequal opportunity for promotion or advancement in a workplace, often influenced by gender, race, or other personal characteristics rather than merit or abilities.