The Human Resources Department of a Large Organization Is Interested

question 163

Multiple Choice

The human resources department of a large organization is interested in measuring the personality traits of its potential employees. The job applicants have been assured that they should feel free to answer honestly and that all responses will be anonymous. All of the following point out reasons why the human resources department should be skeptical about the data collected except that

• A) the applicants may not believe that the responses will truly be anonymous.
• B) the applicants may not be able to accurately measure their own personality traits.
• C) the applicants may deliberately exaggerate their positive characteristics.
• D) the applicants' responses may not show any connection between personality and job performance.
• E) the applicants' responses may reflect their mood only at the time of the test.

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Definitions:

Sales Message

A piece of communication designed to persuade a potential customer to purchase a product or service, highlighting benefits and value.

Reader's Attention

The focus or concentration a reader gives to a piece of writing, which can be influenced by various elements such as content, style, and layout.

Promise

A declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that guarantees a certain outcome.

AIDA

An acronym that stands for Attention, Interest, Desire, and Action, describing stages of consumer engagement and marketing effectiveness.