Danielle, an applicant for a position in corporate financial accounting, was so animated and enthusiastic in her conversations with company officials that they decided to hire her without carefully checking her resumé and past work accomplishments. The company officials should most clearly be informed about

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The phenomenon described in the scenario is known as the interviewer illusion, where the interviewer's positive impression of the candidate based on their personality or communication skills overrides their evaluation of the candidate's skills and qualifications. The company officials should be informed about the importance of verifying a candidate's resumé and work experience before hiring them to avoid potential issues in the future. Choice A (human factors psychology) and D (the experience of flow) are not relevant to the scenario. Choice B (social leadership) may be relevant in other contexts, but it does not address the specific issue of the interviewer illusion in this scenario.

Danielle, an Applicant for a Position in Corporate Financial Accounting