Which of the Following Statements Is/are True Regarding Behavioral Observation

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding behavioral observation scales?

• A) inputs for the program are given exclusively by the salesperson.
• B) it is a very time consuming process when compared to MBO systems.
• C) it focuses on identifying a list of critical incidents that lead to job success.
• D) two of the above, and they are a and c.
• E) two of the above, and they are b and c.

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Definitions:

Methodological Flaw

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Goals of Science

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Correlation

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