Which Is a Potential Example of the Fundamental Attribution Error

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which is a potential example of the fundamental attribution error?

• A)Shawn thought that her secretary was the kindest person she had ever met.
• B)Rich figured that the team was late because of congested air traffic over Atlanta.
• C)Pam explained that late report by noting that she wasn't familiar with the new software.
• D)Cleo mistook the female vice-president for a secretary.
• E)Joe attributed the car accident to slippery pavement.

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Definitions:

Job Order Costing System

An accounting system that accumulates costs by job, allowing for detailed tracking of the cost of materials, labor, and overhead on a per-job basis.

Direct Labor Costs

The total cost of all labor that can be directly attributed to the production of goods or services, including wages and salaries of the employees actually making the products.

Overhead Rate

A metric used to allocate indirect costs to produced goods or services, often expressed as a percentage of labor, material, or production costs.

Job Cost Sheets

Documents used to track the costs associated with a specific job or project, summarizing materials, labor, and overhead expenses.