Collective Attribution

Collective attribution is the process of assigning responsibility or blame to a group as a whole, rather than to individual members. It involves considering the group's shared goals, standards, or behaviors when explaining actions or outcomes. For example, if a team at work makes a mistake, people might attribute it to the group’s collective effort or decision-making, rather than pointing fingers at individual members. This approach recognizes that group dynamics and common objectives influence actions, emphasizing the role of the group context in understanding behavior.