James Is a Very Hard-Working Person and Has Just Been

Multiple Choice

James is a very hard-working person and has just been promoted to the managerial ranks.His managerial style is to be flexible and understanding and not boss over his employees too much.He believes that people who are hardworking will always make sure that the work gets done on time.Even when he is out of office,he supposes that his subordinates are working diligently because he works diligently most of the time.James's perceptions of his employees are based on ________.

A) stereotyping
B) selective perception
C) halo effect
D) assumed similarity