The Primary Use of Assessment Centers Is to Identify

question 66

Multiple Choice

The primary use of assessment centers is to identify:

• A) whether employees have the personality characteristics and skills needed for managerial positions.
• B) the strengths and weaknesses of the organization.
• C) the decision processes and communication styles that inhibit production.
• D) the opportunities and threats of an organization.
• E) the factors that inhibit group performance.

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Definitions:

Obedience

Changing one’s behavior at the command of an authority figure.

Judging Line Sizes

A cognitive task that involves comparing the lengths of lines or other geometric figures, often used in psychological experiments.

Solomon Asch

A psychologist known for his research on conformity, demonstrating how social pressure can prompt individuals to conform to incorrect answers.

Social World

The domain of human interaction and relationships, encompassing societal norms, structures, and institutions.