ABC Corporation, a leading consulting firm, is in the process of hiring a new team member for their client relations department. The hiring manager is conducting interviews with several candidates. As the interviews progress the manager finds that he is particularly impressed by candidates who have graduated from prestigious universities. He believes that attending such institutions indicates a high level of intelligence, competence and potential for success. Consequently, he unconsciously prioritizes candidates who have attended prestigious universities which may impact his overall evaluation and decision-making.
Question:
Identify the type of potential bias that may be influencing the manager’s evaluation of candidates. Support your answer with logical reasoning.
