Due to inappropriate staffing practices a number of good quality candidates were rejected in favor of poor quality hires at Mac Computers.The rejected candidates joined other software firms and mentioned this experience to other software personnel.Everyone who heard it formed a bad impression of Mac Computers and its staffing practices.This is an example of the ________ related to poor staffing practices.
A)direct costs
B)leading indicators
C)negative spillover effects
D)key performance indicators

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The situation described in the scenario is an example of negative spillover effects. The poor staffing practices at Mac Computers resulted in the rejection of good quality candidates, who subsequently spread the word about their experience. This resulted in a negative impression being formed about the company and its staffing practices among software personnel, who might have been potential candidates or customers. Thus, the negative effects of the poor practices spilled over to other areas of the company, causing damage to its reputation and ultimately affecting its bottom line.

Due to Inappropriate Staffing Practices a Number of Good Quality