Mervin strongly believes that a hierarchical organization tends to be more productive in the long run.When Zeta,his colleague points out that modern workplaces require employees to be at their creative best and strong hierarchy is antithetical to creativity,Mervin shrugs off her suggestion.Mervin is guilty of:
A)determinism.
B)confirmation bias.
C)notation bias.
D)self-fulfilling prophecy.
E)narcissism.

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Mervin is guilty of confirmation bias, as he is selectively seeking out and interpreting information that supports his pre-existing belief in the superiority of hierarchical organizations, while dismissing evidence to the contrary.

Mervin Strongly Believes That a Hierarchical Organization Tends to Be