According to Campbell, What Is One Problem with Adding Up

question 90

Multiple Choice

According to Campbell, what is one problem with adding up multiple criteria to create a single composite criterion?

• A)Such a criterion contains a great deal of data and is often too complex to be used for hiring decisions.
• B)Such a criterion treats performance as if it were a single construct.
• C)Such a criterion makes it too difficult to select the single best person for a job.
• D)Such a criterion is not typically used in organizations because it tends to be quite expensive.

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