Sarah Was Recently Promoted to an Upper-Level Management Position Because

question 42

Multiple Choice

Sarah was recently promoted to an upper-level management position because of her excellent performance in her junior management position.From a sociological perspective,which term best reflects this cultural practice of promotion in the workplace?

• A) promotional sanction
• B) social sanction
• C) positive sanction
• D) employment sanction

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Definitions:

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personality or disposition rather than to situational factors.

Situational Attribution

The process of explaining someone's behavior based on external factors or the context of the situation rather than personal characteristics.

Politically Liberal

Describes a set of political beliefs emphasizing individual rights, democracy, and support for socially progressive policies.

Central Route

A cognitive processing path used in persuasive communication that involves careful and thoughtfully analyzing the content of the message.