A Problem Associated with Letters of Recommendation Is the Lack

question 30

Multiple Choice

A problem associated with letters of recommendation is the lack of agreement between two people who provide references for the same person. This lack of agreement is related to the issue of:

• A) reliability
• B) knowledge of the applicant
• C) leniency
• D) extraneous factors

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