Some employers no longer consider a prospective employee's grade point average as a useful signal. Why might this be the case?
A) because only the really smart students receive high grade-point averages
B) because grade inflation has made it considerably easier for students with a poor work ethic and little self-control to get high grades
C) because it is not fair to the students who put in a lot of effort and still get bad grades
D) because productivity is highly correlated with a worker's grade-point average

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Grade inflation has diminished the reliability of grade point averages as an indicator of a student's work ethic and abilities, making it easier for students to achieve high grades without necessarily demonstrating superior knowledge or work habits.

Some Employers No Longer Consider a Prospective Employee's Grade Point