Could partition dependence bias help save us from Brad and Chad?
We don't do very well at combating bias during hiring, but maybe if we find the right mix of science, strategy, and execution ... we could?
Partition dependence bias, which is detailed well in this new HBR article, basically says that, in a context when people have to choose multiple options out of many available options, and the options are grouped together based on a given dimension, people tend to think, “Let’s choose some from each category.” Therefore, people tend to choose some option…
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