The ________ occurs when a manager thinks a subordinate's behavior is due to some innate characteristic rather than to the situation.
A) fundamental attribution error
B) attention deficit syndrome
C) actor-observer effect
D) residual attribution error

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The statement describes the fundamental attribution error, which occurs when a manager attributes a subordinate's behavior to their personality or innate traits rather than situational factors.

The ________ Occurs When a Manager Thinks a Subordinate's Behavior