Tristan Is Assessing the Relationship Between Variations in Personal Characteristics

question 82

Multiple Choice

Tristan is assessing the relationship between variations in personal characteristics of current salespeople and variations in their performance. He will use this information in selecting criteria for new sales recruits. Tristan assumes:

• A) All salespeople are equal
• B) There is a cause and effect relationship between characteristics and performance
• C) Only high-performing salespeople will apply for the jobs
• D) There will be no significant difference in performance among his current salespeople
• E) There will be no significant difference in personal characteristics among the people who apply for the positions

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