An HR Manager at a Large Company Interviewed Several Candidates

question 146

True/False

An HR manager at a large company interviewed several candidates for a position opening at her firm. Based on her interviews, she assesses that one candidate looks particularly promising. She will recommend a second interview between this candidate and the manager who will supervise the new employee.

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Definitions:

Expectations-States Theory

Expectations-States Theory proposes that social hierarchies and expectations about individuals' performances in a group are formed based on societal stereotypes and perceptions, influencing group dynamics and member roles.

Work Group

A group of employees working towards common goals and objectives, often within the same department or unit of an organization.

French And Raven's

This elaborates on the original French and Raven model by presenting a framework for understanding social influence in groups through the dynamics of power.

Power Bases

refer to the sources of power or authority an individual or group holds, such as expertise, coercion, or referent power.