A venue GM is choosing between two candidates: one with extensive technical skills but poor communication and one with strong interpersonal skills but moderate technical ability. For a client-facing event manager role, which factor should take priority?
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A
Technical skills, because they are harder to teach
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B
Interpersonal skills, because client relationships drive venue revenue
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C
Seniority, because experience always correlates with competence
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D
Education credentials, because they indicate learning potential