Becky is an optimistic employee with a high efficacy. However, lately, she has been unable to complete her tasks in a timely manner. Her supervisor evaluates the situation and notices that Becky's desk is located in a high traffic area, and she is interrupted frequently while working. Which of the following factors is most likely to be the cause of Becky's ineffective performance? a. Becky's cognitive ability b. Becky's environment C. Becky's motivation d. Becky's physical ability

Answer: b) Becky's environment

Explanation:

According to the question, environment of Becky is the cause on ineffective performance as her desk is in crowded place with lot of disturbance in her surroundings. Thus, she keeps getting interrupted in her work which leads to in-completion of task on timely manner.

Other options are incorrect because ineffectiveness in performance of Becky is not due to ability, cognitive ability and motivation of Becky. Thus, the correct option is option (b).