Managers Should Use Personality Tests in Selecting New Employees, Because

question 50

True/False

Managers should use personality tests in selecting new employees, because they are the most direct measure of how well the employee will perform in the job.

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Definitions:

Expert Power

A form of power derived from possessing specialized knowledge or expertise in a particular area, allowing for influence over others.

Knowledge-Based Economy

An economic system where growth is primarily driven by the production, distribution, and use of knowledge and information.

Legitimate Power

The authority that an individual or entity has, which is recognized and accepted by others, often based on a position of leadership or a role within an organization.

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the leader's personal traits and the followers' identification with, admiration for, or respect for the leader.