When a manager makes the attribution that an employee's lack of effort or ability is the basis for poor performance, they are probably making an error called:
A)fundamental attribution
B)self-serving bias
C)discounting attribution
D)consistency attributions

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The attribution made by the manager is an example of fundamental attribution error, which is the tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal factors, such as personality traits or abilities, rather than external factors. In this case, the manager is overlooking external factors that may be contributing to the poor performance, such as lack of training or resources.

When a Manager Makes the Attribution That an Employee's Lack