Utility Theory Has Not Been Widely Used for Making Personnel

question 28

Multiple Choice

Utility theory has not been widely used for making personnel decisions because

• A)it is not as reliable as the Taylor-Russell table.
• B)the equations are difficult to apply.
• C)hit rates are low.
• D)variables must be dichotomous.

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