Some Software Firms Require That Applicants Have Passed Certain Standardized

question 43

Multiple Choice

Some software firms require that applicants have passed certain standardized certification tests before being hired.This policy is necessary when

• A) cheap talk does not provide a credible signal.
• B) cheap talk does provide a credible signal.
• C) the interests of the firm and the applicant converge.
• D) the applicant is honest about her abilities.

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