When You Fail to Look for Evidence That Weakens or Disconfirms

question 10

Multiple Choice

When you fail to look for evidence that weakens or disconfirms what you already believe, you are committing:

• A) a Type 1 error.
• B) overgeneralization.
• C) hindsight bias.
• D) confirmation bias.

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Definitions:

Organizational Performance

An assessment of a firm's effectiveness in reaching its goals, typically considering factors like profitability, efficiency, and market share.

Determinants

Factors or variables that causally influence outcomes or conditions in a predictable way.

Leaders

Individuals who guide, direct, or influence people, setting a direction for the group and motivating others towards achieving goals.

External Environment

Factors, forces, situations, and events outside the organization that affect its performance and strategies.