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:

Investors' Assessment

The process by which investors evaluate a company's potential for future growth, profitability, and risk before making investment decisions.

Bondholders' Claims

Rights to repayment held by individuals or entities that have purchased bonds issued by a corporation or government.

Stockholders' Claims

The rights of shareholders to a corporation's assets after all debts have been paid.

Assets

Resources owned by a company or individual, expected to bring future economic benefits.