While Sam's Work Results Are Excellent He Often Interfaces with Management

question 57

Multiple Choice

While Sam's work results are excellent he often interfaces with management in a cynical and negative manner.When completing Sam's performance evaluation,his manager focuses on Sam's attitude and does not consider his results,and assigns Sam a poor rating.__________ may have influenced the assignment of the low rating.

• A)Pollyanna error
• B)Selective perception
• C)Fundamental attribution error
• D)A and B

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