Merit Is the Primary Consideration Used to Determine Which Employees

question 58

True/False

Merit is the primary consideration used to determine which employees will remain with a firm and which ones will be dismissed when layoffs are necessary.

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Definitions:

Sleeper Effect

A delayed impact of a message that occurs when an initially discounted message becomes effective, as we forget its source or its context.

Trustworthy

describes a person or entity that can be relied on as honest or truthful.

One-sided Messages

Persuasive messages that present only one perspective or aspect of an argument, often used when the audience is already in agreement or unaware of opposing viewpoints.

Less-educated People

Individuals who have received minimal formal education or possess lower educational qualifications.