A Manager Who Begins an Interview by Asking the Applicant

question 19

Multiple Choice

A manager who begins an interview by asking the applicant about the weather is most likely attempting to ________.

• A)seek a spontaneous answer from the candidate
• B)identify the candidate's leadership abilities
• C)assess the candidate's interpersonal skills
• D)put the candidate at ease

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Definitions:

Leadership Inversion

A situation where the traditional roles of leaders and followers are reversed, emphasizing the empowerment and decision-making capabilities of lower-level employees.

Visibility

The degree to which an individual's activities are noticed, recognized, and regarded by others within an organization or society.

Organizational Politics

The use of power and social networking within an organization to achieve changes that benefit the individual or the organization.

The Woods

A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.