The Perceptive Manager (Scenario)
Rami has been a manager for several years. He has several employees who work directly for him. Rami tries to understand these employees so that he can help them do a better job, motivate them, and understand their needs better.
-Rami watches these employees when he gets a chance, but he is only able to see them part of the day. The rest of the time he assumes that they are working diligently because he works diligently most of the time. Rami's perceptions of his employees are based on_______ .
A) stereotyping
B) selectivity
C) assumed similarity
D) halo effect

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rami's perceptions are based on assumed similarity, as he assumes his employees are working diligently because he does so himself, projecting his own work habits onto them.