The misattribution error is the tendency for managers to attribute the causes of team failure to forces beyond their personal control.According to that definition,which of the following is a misattribution error? Blaming an unsuccessful outcome on:
A)lack of preparation.
B)lack of knowledge.
C)the competitive environment/marketplace.
D)low motivation.

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Blaming the competitive environment or marketplace is a misattribution error as it is an external factor beyond a manager's personal control. However, lack of preparation, lack of knowledge, and low motivation are internal factors that are within a manager's control, and therefore not misattribution errors.

The Misattribution Error Is the Tendency for Managers to Attribute