Victoria Had to Write a Letter to a Job Applicant

question 20

Multiple Choice

Victoria had to write a letter to a job applicant telling him that he was not selected for a position. Because she really liked the applicant, she wrote in the rejection letter, "I thought you were our top candidate." What has Victoria done that might lead to legal difficulties? 

• A)By trying to make herself look good, she is guilty of the "good-guy syndrome." 
• B)She has used careless language.
• C)She has used abusive language.
• D)She has done nothing wrong.

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Definitions:

Irving Janis

A psychologist best known for his research on group dynamics, including the concept of "groupthink."

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Group Solidarity

The unity, shared purposes, and sense of belonging that members of a group feel toward each other and the collective.

Group Member

An individual who belongs to a group, sharing common goals or interests and participating in collective activities.