In attribution theory, which of the following would be an example of a situational cause of employee performance?

A. Good Luck

B. Employee effort

C. Hard work

D. Worker attitude

The correct answer is A. Good Luck

Explanation:

The attribution theory proposes people explains an outcome, behavior or event based on two main factors: situational attribution and dispositional attribution. In the case of situational attribution, also known as external attribution this focuses on explaining an event based on factors the individual cannot control or based on its situation, for example, the weather, luck or the actions of other people. On the other hand, the dispositional attribution focuses on the inner characteristics of a person such as an attitude or belief.

This implies, the option that is an example fo situational cause of employee performance is Good luck because this factor is external or part of the situation of an individual rather than an inner characteristic the employee can control.