The Differences Seen in Organizational Control Systems of Global Organizations

question 113

Multiple Choice

The differences seen in organizational control systems of global organizations are primarily in the __________ steps of the control process.

• A) measurement and corrective action
• B) measurement and comparison
• C) standard development and comparison
• D) corrective action and feedback
• E) standard development and feedback

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Definitions:

Situationism

A theory in psychology that suggests human behavior is greatly influenced by external situational factors rather than by internal traits or motivations.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to underestimate situational influences and overestimate personal characteristics when explaining others' behaviors.

Actor-observer Effect

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors while attributing others' actions to their character or disposition.

Self-serving Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute their successes to personal factors and their failures to external factors, often to maintain self-esteem.