Tim Sits Down with His Boss,David Brent,for His Performance Review

question 3

Multiple Choice

Tim sits down with his boss,David Brent,for his performance review.David says,"In all categories on my review sheet,you did well.Great job,Tim." David Brent has demonstrated ____.

• A) an anchoring fallacy
• B) the halo effect
• C) the leniency error
• D) a critical incident

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Definitions:

Marshall McLuhan

A Canadian philosopher and professor best known for his work on media theory and his famous assertion "the medium is the message," indicating the form of a medium embeds itself in the message, creating a symbiotic relationship by which the medium influences how the message is perceived.

Machiavelli

A Renaissance Italian diplomat, philosopher, and writer, best known for his political treatise, "The Prince," focusing on political power and realism.

The Prince

A political treatise by Niccolò Machiavelli, detailing various political strategies for rulers to maintain power and control.

Self-Interest

The consideration of one's own advantage or benefit, often driving human behavior and decision-making.