After receiving numerous resumes for an open position, a human resources manager evaluates resumes only until she has found a suitable candidate, even though she has not looked over all of the resumes submitted. Which of the following would best describe the manager?
A) Optimizer
B) Satisficer
C) Risk seeker
D) Both B and C

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The manager is a satisficer because she stops evaluating resumes when she finds a suitable candidate rather than searching through all the resumes to optimize her decision. She is not a risk seeker as there is no indication of her taking any risky actions in the given scenario.

After Receiving Numerous Resumes for an Open Position, a Human