What type of bias could occur if an HR manager hires the candidate who attended the same university they did?
A) Stereotyping
B) In-group favoritism
C) Halo effect
D) Horns effect

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B) If the HR manager hires the candidate because they attended their school, they are displaying in-group favoritism. If the HR manager hires the candidate because they are the best suited for the job, they can be accused of in-group favoritism by others who assume the school was the deciding factor instead of the candidate's qualifications.

What Type of Bias Could Occur If an HR Manager