Which of the Following Events Best Exemplifies the Concept of Signaling

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events best exemplifies the concept of signaling?

• A)A college student's parents, having learned that their child is short of money, send her a check for $1,000.
• B)A new company making high quality bicycles at a reasonable price sends free bikes to reviewers working for bicycle magazines.
• C)A grocery store maintains a policy of examining the driver's license of everyone who writes a personal check to purchase his groceries.
• D)A university maintains a policy of considering for admission only those students who graduated among the top ten percent of their high school class.

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Definitions:

Sex Norming

The practice of adjusting scores on hiring or evaluation tests based on the gender of the applicant to artificially equalize outcomes.

Selection Tool

Instruments or methodologies used by organizations during the hiring process to evaluate and choose the most suitable candidates for a job.

Personality Tests

Assessments designed to measure and outline an individual's character, traits, and temperament.

Intelligence Tests

Standardized tests designed to measure a person's cognitive abilities, including reasoning, problem-solving, and understanding complex ideas.