The Tendency of Managers to Blame Workers for Poor Performance

question 124

Multiple Choice

The tendency of managers to blame workers for poor performance and for workers to blame external factors is known as:

• A) halo effect.
• B) 360 degree feedback.
• C) actor/observer bias.
• D) central tendency error.

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Definitions:

Carrying Value

The net amount at which an asset is valued on the balance sheet, calculated as the original cost minus accumulated depreciation and impairments.

Bond Payable

A long-term liability where a borrower agrees to pay the bondholder the principal plus interest on a specified date.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation of an asset that evenly spreads the cost over its useful life.

Bond Interest Expense

The cost associated with the interest payments on an issuer's bonds payable.