OB Assignment Section B Group -1

Question-1: Why are the two reports submitted by Jennifer and Mike so
different? Did Jenifer and mike have different perceptions of the same incident?
Answer-1:
Jeniffer has drawn her report based on the fact that Mike performance has been
drastically nosedive during the past fifteen months and current incident also
indicates his low performance issue (Low Distinctiveness) which comes from
Internal Factors. Further her report shows High Consistency of Mike declining
performance during the past fifteen months which again comes from Internal
Factors. Her report underestimated the external factor which could have played a
role for such incident (Fundamental Attribution Error). However Mike has
submitted the report wherein he emphasized on External factors causing such
incident (Self Serving Biasing).
Yes Jennifer perception towards incident has neglected the influence of external
factor and overestimated the influence of internal factors. In contract, Mike
perception is viewed as failure of external environment rather than his own
negligence.
Question-2: What principle of perception do you find in this particular case?
Answer-2
This particular case fits in to Person perception making judgement about others
based on the attribution theory of perception whereas we judge somebody based
on the Internally Or Externally caused behaviour. This determination largely
depends upon three factors 1) Distinctiveness 2) Consensus 3) Consistency
Question-3: If you were Aaron Moore, would you have asked for additional
information before taking a final decision?
Answer-3:
Yes additional information is required before taking a final decision?
Question-4: What additional information would you need?
Answer-4:
The statement provided by both Jennifer and Mike is not sufficient to draw a
conclusion and judgement. If I would be Aaron Moore, I would have asked for
witness statements those were present at the incident in order to arrive the
Consensus of Mike Internal and External behaviour.
Question-5, 6 &7: If you were Aaron Moore, would you have taken the action
recommended by Jennifer: Yes No. In either case, give reason to justify your
decision. If your answer is to (5) is No, what action would you take.
Answer-5: NO
Jennifer recommends immediate dismissal which would not suit the situation
indicated in the paragraph. Jennifer recommendation is more focused on internal

factors and fundamental attribution error more focussed on internal behaviour of

Mike. She did not consider the other External factors which forced Mike for such
incident.