A top-level manager in an organization thinks that he is the only person in the organization who can oversee global expansion. Which of the following cognitive biases is being experienced by this manager?
A) cognitive dissonance
B) representativeness
C) ego-defensiveness
D) illusion of control

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The manager is experiencing the illusion of control bias, which involves overestimating one's ability to control or influence events. The manager's belief that only he can oversee global expansion is an example of this bias.

A Top-Level Manager in an Organization Thinks That He Is