Your Boss Did Not Respond to an Email You Sent

question 3

Multiple Choice

Your boss did not respond to an email you sent and then resent. When you see her in the hallway, you mention the email, and say, "I assumed you were busy or you were waiting to see me in person to talk about my message." This is an example of

• A) selective attention.
• B) affect blend.
• C) social exchange theory.
• D) perception checking.

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Definitions:

Influence Attempt

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Situation

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