Identifying Actor-Observer Bias in Attribution

Consider a scenario in which Rachel, a diligent employee, consistently works overtime on her project deadlines.

However, when her manager, Tom, recognizes her hard work, he attributes Rachel's success to her natural talent rather than her effort. Conversely, when Rachel fails to meet a deadline, Tom asserts that it was due to her lack of organization.

This situation raises important questions concerning attribution theory. Identify the type of bias exhibited by Tom when he praises Rachel's successes but attributes her failures to personal shortcomings.