Various Studies Consistently Report That Many Job Applicants Falsify Information

question 42

Multiple Choice

Various studies consistently report that many job applicants falsify information on their résumé.This is an example of which influence tactic?

• A) Persuasion
• B) Forming coalitions
• C) Networking
• D) Impression management
• E) Exchange

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