Question

which of the following is a characteristic of an unstructured interview?
a. conducted by a professional interviewer
b. focuses on factual information
c. common in small businesses
d. limited information on the interviewee’s personality

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option a: Unstructured interviews don't require a professional interviewer; structured ones might be more formal, so a is incorrect.
• Option b: Unstructured interviews are more open - ended, focusing on getting to know the interviewee's thoughts, personality, etc., not just factual info (which is more for structured interviews), so b is incorrect.
• Option c: Small businesses often use unstructured interviews as they are less formal and easier to conduct without strict protocols, so c is correct.
• Option d: Unstructured interviews actually allow for more exploration of the interviewee's personality (since they are less rigid), so d is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Common in small businesses