Jason's Performance at Work Was Declining as He Had to Meet

question 160

Multiple Choice

Jason's performance at work was declining as he had to meet unrealistic targets daily. Though he was able to meet his targets, the quality of his work was not very good. His supervisor assumed that this was due to a lack of concentration and laziness. This scenario is an instance of a _____.

• A) stereotyping error
• B) halo effect
• C) fundamental attribution error
• D) projection error
• E) self-serving bias

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Definitions:

Attitudinal

Relating to, based on, or expressing someone's attitudes, beliefs, or perceptions.

Organization Chart

A chart displaying the composition of a company, detailing how parts connect and illustrating the hierarchy within positions and roles.

Vertical Hierarchy

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Horizontal Specialization

An organizational structure approach that focuses on dividing work and roles based on specialized functional activities or operations across the same hierarchical level.