Which of the Following Is True of Realistic Job Previews

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of realistic job previews?

• A) It focuses on only communicating the most positive features of a job and organization to all applicants.
• B) The negatives of a job are often downplayed or concealed.
• C) It creates unrealistic expectations that cause costly turnover when new hires become disillusioned and quit.
• D) Less inclination of employees to quit prematurely is an expected benefit of using realistic job previews.
• E) Lower levels of early job satisfaction and lesser trust in organizations are the expected consequences of using realistic job previews.

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