Pokeman Bunch Inc

question 94

Multiple Choice

Pokeman Bunch Inc., manufactures Poke Monster figures, and has the following data from its operation for the year just completed.The total operating-income variance is:

• A)$500 favorable.
• B)$1,500 unfavorable.
• C)$1,500 favorable.
• D)$2,500 unfavorable.
• E)$3,000 favorable.

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Definitions:

Situational Attribution

Attributing an individual's behavior to external circumstances rather than to internal characteristics.

Unstable

Lacking consistency or predictability; prone to rapid or unexpected change.

Uncontrollable

Refers to anything beyond one's power or authority to command, regulate, or restrain.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The fundamental attribution error is a cognitive bias where people disproportionately attribute others' actions to their personality or disposition rather than situational factors.