Sam sees that a subordinate has failed to meet a deadline.He assumes that the problem is due to the employee's procrastination.Sam has committed the ________.
A)fundamental cognition error
B)fundamental attribution assessment
C)fundamental attribution error
D)Pollyanna error

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The situation described indicates that Sam has made a fundamental attribution error, which refers to the tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personality traits rather than the situation they are in. In this case, Sam assumed the employee was procrastinating rather than considering other factors that may have contributed to the missed deadline.

Sam Sees That a Subordinate Has Failed to Meet a Deadline.He