As Organizations Become More Flexible and Responsive to Environmental Trends

question 5

Multiple Choice

As organizations become more flexible and responsive to environmental trends, there is a distinct shift toward ________ decision making.

• A) centralized
• B) decentralized
• C) concentrated
• D) amalgamated

Understand the role of current employees in the selection process.

Know the application of the 80 Percent Rule to identify adverse impact.

Comprehend how a firm's choice in recruiting methods influences applicant quality.

Recognize the goal of recruitment in predicting job task performance.

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