Josephine Is on a Four-Person Project Team in Her Management

question 37

Multiple Choice

Josephine is on a four-person project team in her management class.The team produces four reports during the term,and each person leads one of these projects.The project Josephine leads earned an A,while the team receives Cs on the other three reports. Josephine believes that her project was successful was because of her leadership abilities,while the other projects were not as good because of the inadequate skills of the other team members.She demonstrates ______ in her beliefs.

• A) negativity bias
• B) self-serving bias
• C) central tendency
• D) halo effect
• E) leniency effect

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Definitions:

C Corporations

A type of corporation in the United States taxed separately from its owners, offering limited liability protection to its shareholders.

S Corporations

A type of corporation in the United States that meets specific Internal Revenue Code requirements, allowing it to pass income directly to shareholders and avoid double taxation.

Taxed

Subjected to a financial charge or levy imposed by a governmental organization on income, goods, or activities.

Managerial Conflict

Refers to disputes or disagreements among individuals in managerial or supervisory positions within an organization, often arising from differences in opinions, decisions, or management styles.