Circumstances in which causal attributions are common

94. If the boss perceives a subordinate as a strong performer, which of the following behaviors are likely:
a.
rarely asks subordinate for input
b.
pays little attention to subordinate's suggestions
c.
may defer to subordinate's opinion in disagreements
d.
gives specific directives when discussing tasks and goals


ANS:  C                   

   95.   If the boss perceives a subordinate as a weak performer, which of the following behaviors are likely:
a.
giving subordinate the freedom to choose own approach to reaching goals
b.
gives subordinate routine assignments
c.
openness to subordinate's suggestions
d.
solicits opinions from subordinate


ANS:  B                   

   96.   All of the following are circumstances in which causal attributions are common except:
a.
the perceiver has been asked an explicit question about another's behavior
b.
the perceiver is not aware of the behavior of the other person
c.
the perceiver experiences feelings of failure or loss of control
d.
an unexpected event occurs


ANS:  B                          

   97.   All of the following are among the antecedents that interact to result in the perceived causes of behavior except:
a.
the motivation of the perceiver
b.
the beliefs of the perceiver
c.
the beliefs of the person being perceived
d.
the amount of information the perceiver has about the people and the situation


ANS:    C

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