Albert is the manager of a large retail store, with the authority to hire employees. The store does not have a specialized human resource executive, and Albert himself conducts selection interviews. Albert has not received any training on selection and recruitment. Albert does not prepare in advance for interviews. He asks questions that come to his mind easily during interviews. He often finds that he does not hire good employees. This indicates _____.
A) an availability bias
B) the bandwagon effect
C) a self-fulfilling prophecy
D) a projection bias
E) social identification processes

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Albert's failure to prepare for interviews and his reliance on questions that come to his mind easily suggest he is subject to an availability bias. This means he is more likely to focus on information that is readily available to him (i.e., from the interview) rather than seeking out relevant information to make a more informed decision. This can lead to poor hiring decisions. The bandwagon effect, self-fulfilling prophecy, projection bias, and social identification processes do not appear to be relevant in this scenario.

Albert Is the Manager of a Large Retail Store, with the Authority