One Criticism of the Assessment Center as a Selection Technique

question 33

Multiple Choice

One criticism of the assessment center as a selection technique is .

• A)it may be a more equitable way of evaluating managerial talent
• B)active and forceful participants are rewarded
• C)interpersonal skills do not influence outcomes
• D)it is not as useful in evaluating managerial talent as it is in evaluating blue-collar talent

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Definitions:

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Cortisol

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