You Are the Manager of a Department in a Big

question 65

Multiple Choice

You are the manager of a department in a big company and you are going to interview a candidate for an open position. The candidate comes 30 minutes late for the interview, has several body piercings, and doesn't seem very intelligent to you. Looking at his resume, however, you discover that he has graduated form a prestigious university and has several years of experience in the area. According to research, you would be

• A) motivated to acquire more information to make the right decision about this person.
• B) motivated to finish the interview as quickly as possible in order to conserve mental effort.
• C) likely to hire this person without acquiring more information in order to resolve this complex situation.
• D) likely to rely on your first impression and not hire this person.

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Definitions:

Adapting to Change

The process of adjusting behaviors and mindsets in response to new circumstances, environments, or conditions.

Action Step

A specific, measurable task or activity that is undertaken to achieve a goal or objective.

Organization-Stakeholder Relationships

The complex interactions and dependencies between a business and its various stakeholders, including customers, employees, suppliers, and the community.

Trust

The firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something, often considered foundational for effective communication and relationships.