Alice Blamed Unfriendly Co-Workers and a Difficult Job Assignment for Her

question 66

Short Answer

Alice blamed unfriendly co-workers and a difficult job assignment for her performance problems during the first quarter of the year. Then during the second quarter, Alice's performance improved dramatically. Alice claimed that the improved performance was due to her extraordinary effort and hard work. From an attribution theory perspective, it may be argued that Alice is prone to an __________.

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Definitions:

Preventive Solutions

Strategies or measures taken in advance to avoid potential problems or to mitigate their impact.

Workplace Stress

The emotional, physical, and psychological strain or tension that arises from aspects of the work environment or job demands.

Causes of Stress

Factors or conditions that trigger physical or emotional strain and tension, which can be external (environmental, psychological) or internal (biological, personal).

Employees Feel Safer

The state in which workers experience a sense of security and well-being within their work environment, often resulting from effective safety measures and policies.