Gilbert Heads the Accounts Team of HFC Inc

question 49

Multiple Choice

Gilbert heads the accounts team of HFC Inc. He received negative feedback from his clients about one of the projects that he managed. He held his subordinates responsible as he felt that they were inefficient and worked carelessly. The judgment made by Gilbert is an example of _____.

• A) a self-serving bias
• B) an internal attribution
• C) perceptual defense
• D) the halo effect

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Definitions:

Component Parts

Individual pieces or elements that, when combined, form a complete system or machine.

Pay Discrimination

The unjust treatment of employees by providing unequal pay for work of equal value, often based on gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.

Sexual Harassment

Unwanted or unwelcome sexual behavior, which makes a person feel offended, humiliated, or intimidated.

Clear Advancement Paths

Well-defined career progression routes within an organization, making the steps and requirements for promotion or development transparent to employees.