When Rejecting a Job Applicant, You Can Soften the Blow

question 88

Multiple Choice

When rejecting a job applicant, you can soften the blow by

• A)expressing appreciation for his or her application.
• B)mentioning the qualifications of the person who was hired.
• C)telling the applicant how many others he or she was competing against.
• D)apologizing for wasting the person's time.

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Definitions:

Motivational Outcomes

The desired or achieved results of actions, interventions, or processes intended to enhance motivation and engagement.

Self-Regulation

The ability of an individual to manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to achieve their goals.

Self-Motivation

Self-Motivation is the internal drive that propels an individual to pursue goals and tasks without external incentives or prompts.

Self-Efficacy

A person's confidence in their ability to carry out actions needed to achieve certain performance goals.