One Problem with Using Application Blanks as Part of the Selection

question 47

Multiple Choice

One problem with using application blanks as part of the selection process is that:

• A)questions are often ambiguous and confusing to applicants.
• B)questions are often illegal.
• C)organizations use generic application blanks, which leaves them at risk for legal action.
• D)organizations rarely have the time to comb through information provided in the application blank.

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Definitions:

Order Taker

A salesperson or employee whose primary role is to take and process orders from customers, rather than actively selling or persuading customers to buy.

Personal Trait

Characteristics or qualities that define an individual's personality and behavior.

Recruitment

The process by which organizations identify, attract, and select candidates for employment to fill vacancies.

Manufacturer's Representatives

Independent sales agents who represent the product lines of one or more manufacturers in a specific territory.