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 selected an applicant only because he displayed personality traits similar to one of his best performers. Identify the bias facing Albert in this case.
A) Anchoring
B) Recency
C) Framing
D) Representativeness
E) Falseconsensus

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Albert is displaying the bias of representativeness as he is selecting an applicant solely based on their similarity of personality traits to one of his best performers. This bias occurs when individuals rely on stereotypes or mental models of certain traits or characteristics to make judgments or decisions.

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