If a Manager Is Hesitant to Hire Older People Because

question 105

Multiple Choice

If a manager is hesitant to hire older people because 'they are slow,' he/she is exhibiting what kind of perception shortcut?

• A)halo effect
• B)assumed similarity
• C)selective perception
• D)horn effect
• E)stereotyping

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