Frank Regretfully Missed an Important Deadline at Work

question 20

Multiple Choice

Frank regretfully missed an important deadline at work. His boss, George, thinks to himself, "Frank missed that deadline because he is lazy; I really need to crack down on him more." This is an example of what kind of attribution?

• A) External attribution
• B) Internal attribution
• C) Horizontal attribution
• D) Vertical attribution
• E) Skewed attribution

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Definitions:

Administrative Expenses

Costs associated with the general administration of a business, such as salaries of executive staff and office supplies.

Client-Visits

The act of meeting with clients or customers in person for business purposes, such as discussing projects, services, or sales.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in volume or activity, allowing for more accurate budgeting and variance analysis.

Food and Supplies

The materials and items used in the preparation of food or the provision of services, typically involving consumable goods.