The Availability of Information Bias Operates with Which of the Following

question 20

Multiple Choice

The availability of information bias operates with which of the following statements?

• A)When negotiators sometimes maintain commitment to a course of action even when that commitment constitutes irrational behavior on their part.
• B)When thorough preparation,along with the use of a devil's advocate or reality check,can help prevent errors.
• C)When information that is presented in vivid,colorful,or attention-getting ways becomes easy to recall,and thus also becomes central and critical in evaluating events and options.
• D)When the tendency of negotiators to believe that their ability to be correct or accurate is greater than is actually true.
• E)When the tendency will often lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy,as follows: People who expect to be treated in a distributive manner will (1)be more likely to perceive the other party's behavior as distributive,and (2)treat the other party in a more distributive manner.

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Definitions:

Reasonable Notice

The period of advance warning that an employer must give an employee before terminating their employment or that a tenant must receive before eviction, the length of which may vary based on agreements, laws, or contracts.

Severance Pay

Severance pay is compensation given to an employee who is dismissed from their job, often based on the length of employment and the terms of their employment contract.

Legal Action

The process of pursuing remedies or enforcement through the court system, including lawsuits or litigation.

Collective Agreement

A written contract negotiated between an employer and a union representing the employees, detailing workers' terms and conditions of employment.