Which of the following is an example of a manager who commits a fundamental attribution error?
A)The manager finds that laziness or carelessness is the cause of employee error and poor performance
B)The manager finds that task difficulty is the cause of employee error and poor performance
C)The manager finds that bad luck is the cause of employee error and poor performance
D)The manager finds that environmental causes are the cause of employee error and poor performance

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Option A refers to the fundamental attribution error, which is the tendency to attribute the behavior of others to internal, dispositional factors (such as their personality or work ethic) rather than external factors (such as the situation or context in which they are working). The other options do not involve this error.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Manager