Brian Has Decided to Supplement His Job Application to Wendenlt

question 40

Multiple Choice

Brian has decided to supplement his job application to Wendenlt Corporation with a cover letter to the senior manager of human resources. However, he knows neither the name nor the gender of the senior manager he wishes to address. In this scenario, which of the following is the most appropriate way Brian can address the recipient formally without displaying gender bias?

• A) "Dear Sir"
• B) "Dear Madam"
• C) "Dear Senior Manager of Human Resources"
• D) "Hi!"

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Definitions:

First Impressions

The initial perception one forms about a person or situation based on the first few moments of encounter, often lasting and difficult to change.

Emotional Behaviors

Actions that are the outcome of emotions, reflecting feelings such as anger, happiness, or sadness.

Primacy Effect

The propensity to better remember items presented at the outset of a list compared to those that are mentioned later.

First Information

Initial data or knowledge received about a subject or situation, often crucial for decision-making processes.