Perception Is a Process by Which We Assess and Make

question 111

Essay

Perception is a process by which we assess and make sense of our environment, and attributions are a particular kind of perception-the judgments we make about what caused our own or someone else's behavior. Use a situation that managers deal with on a regular basis (such as missed deadlines or employee conflict) to illustrate the three steps involved in the perception process and the attributions that could be made about those involved.

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Definitions:

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