Michael Works at an Accounting Firm

Multiple Choice

Michael works at an accounting firm. He and his colleague, Ava, are both eligible for a promotion to a particular role. Michael works very hard, but he feels that Ava will be promoted as she is more sincere and dedicated to her job. However, Michael gets promoted even though Ava was a more deserving candidate. This scenario illustrates the concept of _____.

A) glass ceiling
B) functional discrimination
C) negativity bias
D) social loafing