During an Interview, Blake Was Asked to Give a Brief

question 24

Multiple Choice

During an interview, Blake was asked to give a brief account of each of the jobs he's worked at for the past 10 years. Later, he was asked in detail about his first job as an administrative assistant. What process is the interviewer following here, and why?

• A)Control the breadth and depth of the questioning; the interviewer has to cover a range of topics in a limited amount of time and the details on a single topic adhering to the goal.
• B)Accomplish the relational goals; the interviewer has to demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills.
• C)Achieve the interview's task-related objective; the interviewer has to acquire relevant information.
• D)Understand the answers on the content level; the interviewer has to link the details of the answers to the main message.

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Definitions:

Spirit

Refers to the non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; often used metaphorically to describe morale or ethos.

Networks

Systems of interconnected people or things, often used for communication, sharing information, or facilitating connections.

Values

Core beliefs or standards that guide the behavior and decision-making of an individual or organization.

Social Capital

The networks, relationships, and norms that facilitate collective action for mutual benefit within a society.