Affective bias refers to the emotions felt by decision makers when they consider the consequences of __________

You are a federal employee who has recently learned that a newly hired staff member in your agency may have been chosen based on criteria other than qualifications for the position. What body should you take this information to?

a. the Department of Labor b. the Merit Systems Protection Board c. Congress d. the Government Accountability Office

Dependency theory often proves to be inaccurate when poorer countries ______.

a. effectively manage and regulate foreign investment b. use foreign investment to develop a strong military c. cut off relations with wealthier countries d. form alliances with more than one foreign power