Managers Often First Assume Poor Performance of Subordinates Is Due

question 15

Multiple Choice

Managers often first assume poor performance of subordinates is due to:

• A) inadequate training
• B) poor motivation
• C) external constraints
• D) lack of ability

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Definitions:

Automatic Behaviors

Tasks or actions that are performed without conscious thought or attention, often out of habit.

Implicit Attitudes

Unconscious beliefs or feelings that may influence one's behavior and perceptions without conscious awareness.

Explicit Attitudes

Attitudes and beliefs that are consciously recognized and expressed by an individual.

Implicit Association Test

A psychological assessment that measures unconscious biases and attitudes toward particular groups, concepts, or stimuli.