The Affective Events Theory Suggests That Employees__________

question 10

Multiple Choice

The Affective Events Theory suggests that employees__________.

• A) emphasize emotions, along with more cognitive aspects in performing their jobs
• B) recognize when their organizations are transforming organizational culture
• C) do not always understand developmental goals set by management
• D) process emotions in a strict hierarchal structure
• E) feel sad when passed over for a promotion

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or "rules of thumb" that simplify decision-making processes, often utilized when making judgments under uncertainty.

Framing Error

A cognitive bias where people make decisions based on the way information is presented rather than just the facts themselves.

Lack-of-participation Error

A mistake or oversight that occurs when not all relevant parties are involved in a decision-making process, leading to potential biases or incomplete information.

Escalation Error

Escalation Error refers to the phenomenon where individuals or groups continue to invest in a decision despite new evidence suggesting it may be wrong, often due to sunk costs or ego.