PSY 340 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8.3: Fundamental Attribution Error
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Direct the performance of employees working on the project plan. Feedback about performance is integral to enhancing org success. There is use in taking 1 minute to set clear goals, 1 minute to praise good performance shortly after it occurs, and 1 minute to catch poor performance as soon as possible and clarify. Combining information about how one is doing, training on how to do it well, with rewards for doing it well. Attribute our successes to internal factors and failures to external factors. Also attribute others" successes to external factors and failures to internal factors. *therefore, managers might attribute poor performance to the internal factors of an employee rather than external circumstances. Managers prefer not to do this for fear of negative reactions or bullying allegations. However, not providing candid and accurate feedback shows disrespect for the employee. It is also unfair to higher performing employees. Not providing accurate feedback can validate poor behavior.
