Suppose That Jamie,your Supervisor,makes a Fundamental Attribution Error When Evaluating

question 120

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Jamie,your supervisor,makes a fundamental attribution error when evaluating your job performance.Which of the following is most likely to occur?

• A)Jamie would tend to give you a lower appraisal rating because she thinks your good performance is due mainly to her effective leadership over you.
• B)Jamie will tend to rate you high or low on all performance dimensions based mainly on her overall impression of you.
• C)Jamie would tend to give you a higher appraisal rating because she thinks your performance is due to ability and motivation rather than external conditions (such as helpful colleagues).
• D)Jamie will likely rate you based on her initial impression of your potential ability.
• E)Performance evaluation decisions are unaffected by attribution errors.

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Cultural System

The collection of shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviours, and artifacts that the members of society use to cope with their world and with one another.

Collectivism

A cultural value emphasizing the importance of groups and collective goals over individual desires or identities.

Individualism

The principle of being independent and self-reliant, often prioritizing personal goals over group objectives.

Independence

The state or quality of being self-reliant and not dependent on others for decision-making or support.