Stefan Noticed That Katherine Was Not at Work Today

question 76

Multiple Choice

Stefan noticed that Katherine was not at work today. Stefan decided to look at the other employees' attendance records. If more people in the office are absent on the same days, he might ascribe this behavior to an external attribution, such as stress due to overworking, or a virus or flu that has spread through the office. Conversely, if everyone else has an excellent attendance record, Stefan is more likely to attribute Katherine's absenteeism to internal factors. What factor that influences our internal and external attributes did Stefan use?

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

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Definitions:

Multicultural Experiences

Interactions and engagements that involve or relate to multiple cultures, enhancing understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity.

International Assignments

Work assignments where employees are sent by their employers to work in a foreign country for a temporary period.

Global Environment

The international context within which organizations operate, influenced by economic, social, technological, and political factors across borders.

Divisional Structure

A structure that organizes a company by units according to the products they make, the customer segments they serve, or the geographic location in which they operate.