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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Definitions:

Sequential Bargaining

a negotiation strategy where discussions and agreements on multiple issues occur in a specific sequence, rather than simultaneously.

Pattern Bargaining

A labor negotiation strategy where a union establishes contract terms with one employer and then seeks to apply those terms to negotiations with other employers in the same industry.

Decentralization

The process of distributing or dispersing functions, powers, people, or things away from a central location or authority.

Bargaining Leverage

The power or advantage one party has to influence the terms and conditions of a negotiation in their favor, often derived from one's position, resources, or alternatives.