An Employer Interviews a Job Candidate for 15 Minutes

question 14

Multiple Choice

An employer interviews a job candidate for 15 minutes. On the basis of this, the employer decides that the candidate will perform well in the job, so he hires her. This is a case of a:

• A) sound decision because the employer is making use of available information
• B) sound decision because the employer is employing base rates
• C) potential error because the employer is assuming that a small sample of information (the interview) is representative of a broader pattern (job performance)
• D) potential error because the employer is relying on schema-based reasoning rather than on deduction

Recognize the relationship between bond terms, default risks, and interest rates.

Understand how the issuance of new shares affects stock supply and price.

Gain knowledge about the borrowing process for firms through bond issuance.

Understand the concept of risk and return in investment decisions.

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