What behavior did the managers in the 'mistake with learning' group exhibit compared to the other groups?

• A. More aggression.
• B. More risk-taking.
• C. More humility on average.
• D. Less communication.

Answer: (C)

When people learn from their mistakes, they tend to become more humble. Managers in the group that focused on learning from errors showed a greater willingness to admit what they didn’t know, to seek input from others, and to adjust their plans based on feedback. This humility helps open up discussions, reduces defensiveness, and creates a safer environment for continuous improvement.

The other behaviors—aggression, risk-taking, or less communication—don’t align as well with the idea of learning from mistakes, since aggression can hinder collaboration, risk-taking isn’t about learning from errors specifically, and less communication would impede gathering feedback necessary for improvement.