When hiring people, the best thing a manager can do is to find someone like himself or herself and make sure the person "fits" into his or her stereotype of a good worker.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

While "liking" and "fit" matter, these general and evaluative types of descriptions aren't very useful from a management standpoint.

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A) Wikis may improve team communication. B) Even simple wikis require a small financial investment. C) Wikis typically include interactive tools. D) Because they allow users to contribute regardless of knowledge, wikis level the playing field. E) Wikis are websites that help teams collaborate.

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Competitors that begin to see the success of a new product or product category typically

A. invest in that company's stock. B. invest heavily in R&D to pioneer a new innovative product of their own. C. sue the firm for creating the product innovation. D. quickly enter the market with a replica of the most successful good or service. E. launch negative publicity campaigns to harm the innovation's chances of success.

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Social Security survivor benefits cannot be paid to:

A) husbands of deceased workers B) wives of deceased workers C) children of deceased workers D) nonprofit charities

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Which of the following principles do marketers employ in claiming that their products are the fastest growing selling in the market, and by using phrases like, ‘‘Do not miss the action and excitement your friends are experiencing’’?

A) Expert principle B) Social proof principle C) Reactance principle D) Reciprocation principle

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