When Trying to Decide Who to Hire, Gladys, a Personnel

question 12

Multiple Choice

When trying to decide who to hire, Gladys, a personnel manager, subjectively assesses how important several traits are. She figures that, on a scale of 1-10, competence is 9, tidiness is a 6, and warmth is a 5. Using those numbers, she rates several job candidates and hires the "best" one. Which of the following best characterizes the tool Gladys used to make her decision:

• A) Expected value
• B) Expected utility
• C) Bounded rationality
• D) The availability bias
• E) Intuition

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Definitions:

Oppression

The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner over others.

Impairment

A reduction in function or ability, which can be physical, cognitive, or emotional, potentially impacting an individual’s daily activities.

Unethical Conduct

Behavior that goes against moral principles and accepted professional standards.

NASW Code

Refers to the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers, which outlines the ethical standards and guidelines for social work practice.