Amartya Is Interviewing Several Candidates for a Position at His

question 9

Multiple Choice

Amartya is interviewing several candidates for a position at his firm.If he makes the right hiring decision,the firm will prosper,his superiors will look favorably on him,and Amartya will likely receive a promotion.However,if he makes a poor choice,the firm will suffer,and Amartya may even be demoted.When evaluating candidates for the position,Amartya will be primarily motivated by a need:

• A)for accurate knowledge.
• B)for information quantity.
• C)to confirm preexisting beliefs.
• D)for structure and meaning.

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