Why Are Promotion Decisions Often Viewed as a Different SHRM

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why are promotion decisions often viewed as a different SHRM function than selection?

• A)Entirely different procedures are used for promotion than for selection.
• B)Different people make selection decisions than those making promotion decisions.
• C)Promotion decisions are often reached without using the formal testing devices that characterize external selection.
• D)More information is available about applicants in selection decisions than is available about candidates for promotion decisions.

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