The Distinction Between Flexible and Fixed Individual Differences

question 75

Multiple Choice

The distinction between flexible and fixed individual differences:

• A) Has no practical value for managers
• B) Is that managers have little or no impact on fixed differences
• C) Is that managers have little or no impact on flexible differences
• D) Is that managers should hire people based on their attitudes and emotions
• E) Is that managers have little or no impact on any individual differences

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