Suppose You Recommend Hiring a Certain Individual for a New

question 13

Multiple Choice

Suppose you recommend hiring a certain individual for a new job in your department, and on the strength of your recommendation, she gets the job. As time goes on, the new hire proves to be a poor employee. Some of your colleagues even recommend dismissing her. However, because you were the person who recommended hiring her, you stand by your recommendation and argue that she should be given more time to prove herself on the job. Your behavior reflects the phenomenon of:

• A) escalating commitment.
• B) choosing an implicit favorite.
• C) experiencing bounded rationality.
• D) using a representativeness heuristic.

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Definitions:

Employee Career Planning

The process in which an individual, often with the assistance of the employer, plans and organizes their professional path, goals, and development.

Behavioural Modelling

A method of teaching or learning new skills and behaviours by mimicking or practicing observed actions.

Sensitivity Training

Programs designed to enhance individuals’ understanding and empathy towards the differences and diversity of others in the workplace.

Team Building

Activities and exercises aimed at enhancing the relationships and efficiency of a team within an organization.