Management at an IT firm is thinking of promoting Barbara,a customer service representative,to the position of senior customer relationship manager.Which of the following,if true,would weaken management's decision to promote her?
A) Barbara is currently on a sabbatical and is expected to return to the office in three months.
B) Barbara was promoted to her current position less than a year ago.
C) Barbara has already had a pay rise over the last two years.
D) Barbara has little experience in handling such a position, which would require greater responsibility.
E) Barbara has never been on an externship, unlike some of her customer service colleagues.

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In this case, the firm's decision would be affected by Barbara's lack of experience in handling positions that require greater responsibility. A promotion involves moving an employee into a position with greater challenges, more responsibility, and more authority than in the previous job.

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